HC Deb 05 May 1971 vol 816 c363W
20. Mr. Alexander Wilson

asked 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 Taylor

None as yet. We shall be asking the schools for a return towards the end of this month.

Mr. McElhone

asked 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 Campbell

No.

Mr. William Hamilton

asked 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 Campbell

None as yet. I will be asking the schools for a return towards the end of this month.

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