§ 20. Mr. Alexander Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has received from Scottish education authorities on the decrease of school meals being consumed since the price was increased; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Edward TaylorNone as yet. We shall be asking the schools for a return towards the end of this month.
§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will send out a circular to local authorities advising them to raise the standards of school meals, having regard to the substantial increase in price since 1st April.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellNo.
§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what statistics are available to him showing the change in the number of school dinners taken in the last month consequent on the increased prices.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellNone as yet. I will be asking the schools for a return towards the end of this month.