HC Deb 28 January 1953 vol 510 cc126-7W
Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Health why there has been a 100 per cent. increase in the cost of meals to children attending the Fosse Road Occupation Centre, Leicester; and why the meals at this school are 1s. as compared with 7d. at the normal schools.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Charges for these meals are a matter for the local health authority which is empowered by the National Health Service Act to make such charges (if any) as it considers reasonable, having regard to the means of the persons concerned. School meals are provided under the Education Act and different financial provisions apply.