HC Deb 19 July 1956 vol 556 cc110-1W
89. Mrs. Mann

asked the Minister of Education how far, before the decision was taken to raise the cost of school meals, the National Food Survey Committee's Reports concerning school children were considered; and if he will make a statement as to the cost per family of three, per week.

Mr. Vosper

My right hon. Friend was aware of the findings in the annual Reports of the National Food Survey Committee. Next September the full weekly charge for three children taking the school dinner will rise from 11s. 3d. to 12s. 6d.; but local education authorities remit the standard charge to avoid financial hardship in accordance with income scales which take account of the number of children in the family.