§ 4. Mr. Charles Morrisonasked 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. MorrisonCan the hon. Gentleman say whether that Answer means that the school meals subsidy is to remain an open-ended subsidy?
§ Mr. RedheadFor the moment, yes.