§ 23. Sir K. Thompsonasked the Minister of Education if he will state the total sum expended on building work for the school meals service during the past ten years, together with a separate figure for kitchen and dining room equipment.
§ Sir E. BoyleSeparate figures are not available for the whole period. Total capital expenditure on the school meals service, including transport, was about £45 million.
§ Sir K. ThompsonDoes my right hon. Friend realise that this is a very large sum of money indeed? Will he assure the House that no steps that he takes will result in any reduction in the amount or degree to which the service is now used?
§ Sir E. BoyleIf I had a statement to make on that subject I am not sure that it would be in order on this Question.