School Children (Milk and Meals)

HC Deb 18 January 1944 vol 396 cc44-5W

Mr. Thomas Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children are now receiving milk and meals in Scottish schools.

Mr. Johnston

For October, 1943, the number of children receiving meals (dinners or lunches) in schools in Scotland was 159,364, representing 21.2 per cent. of the numbers on the rolls, as compared with 141,630, or 18.8 per cent., in June, 1943. The number receiving milk was 513,502, representing 67.6 per cent. of the numbers of the rolls, as compared with 520,124, or 68.5 per cent., in June, 1943.