HC Deb 17 February 1961 vol 634 c174W
Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Minister of Education what has been the total money expended on school meals in Bristol since the introduction of the service; and how much has been recovered in charges.

Sir D. Eccles:

The total expended is £4,820,442, of which £1,842,364 has been recovered in charges. This covers the period from the financial year 1947–48, when the present grant arrangements were introduced, to the end of the financial year 1959–60.