HC Deb 27 July 1967 vol 751 cc271-2W
Q21. Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Prime Minister if he will transfer to other Departments the estimates for school meals and other educational welfare facilities at present under the Department of Education and Science, in order that a more realistic estimate of educational costs may be achieved.

The Prime Minister

Exchequer provision for school meals and school milk services in England and Wales was transferred from the Vote of the Department of Education and Science to the Rate Support Grant, which is the responsibility of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, with effect from 1st April, 1967.