HC Deb 03 March 1966 vol 725 c1457
4. Mr. Charles Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what will be the extra cost of the changes in school meal dietary which he has accepted; and whether the extra cost is to fall on the parents or the State.

The Minister of State, Department of Education and Science (Mr. Edward Redhead)

£350,000 at present prices to be borne by the Exchequer.

Mr. Morrison

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether that Answer means that the school meals subsidy is to remain an open-ended subsidy?

Mr. Redhead

For the moment, yes.

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