§ Mr. Parkerasked the President of the Board of Education how many canteens in schools could be at present equipped for cooking and dining arrangements with the apportionment of steel and timber which has been released to the Board of Education in the past six months?
Mr. ButterThe allocation of steel and timber placed at the Board's disposal has enabled them to meet the requirements of the 980 proposals submitted during the past six months for new school canteens, extensions of existing canteens and additional equipment. These proposals provide for school meals for 140,000 additional children.