§ Mr. Speedasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimate of the savings in subsidy, the reduction in demand
Year Gross cost Cost met from public funds parents' contributions Number taking meals as percentage of those present Free meals as percentage age of meals taken £m. £m. £m. per cent. per cent. 1964– … … … … 9.037 6.328 2.709 41.6 19.5 1967– … … … … 12.321 8.679 3.642 48.7 17.2 1969–(estimated) … … 13.361 8.449 4.912 47.2 34.7