§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied that all those pupils who are entitled to free school meals are receiving them, and in particular that parents whose income has recently fallen due to unemployment and whose children are now entitled to free meals know of their entitlement; and if he will consider a publicity campaign to coincide with the start of the new school term to encourage more people to apply.
§ Miss Joan LestorIt is estimated that about 80 per cent. of the pupils who qualify for free school meals take advantage of their entitlement. Although my right hon. Friend understands that most local education authorities already bring the availability of free school meals to the attention of parents by publicity through the schools and other means, his predecessor reminded authorities again as recently as March of the need for such publicity.