HC Deb 05 March 1962 vol 655 c19W
67. Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Minister of Education what was the total cost of the school meals service for the latest convenient year; and what was the total receipt from charges for meals consumed.

Mr. K. Thompson

The total cost of the school meals service in the financial year ending on 31st March, 1961, was £75,251,721. Income from charges amounted to £30,019,049 leaving a net expenditure of £45,232,672.