HC Deb 27 October 1970 vol 805 cc101-2W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the number of children allowed free school dinners in the Inner London Education Authority area, and the number of children allowed free school dinners at schools within the London Borough of Wandsworth, respectively.

Mr. van Straubenzee

For the autumn term 1969–53,468 and 5,664 respectively.

Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will review the price of the mid-day school meal, in view of the cost of such meals to families of more than two children.

Mrs. Thatcher

The Government's proposals for charges for school meals are set out in the White Paper on Public Expenditure which is published today.