School Meals (Hansard, 5 November 1971)

§ Mr. Leadbitter
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many children were receiving free midday meals in the United Kingdom in September, 1970 and 1971, respectively.

§ Mr. van Straubenzee
On a day in September, 1970, 627,056 pupils in maintained primary and secondary schools in England and Wales received free school meals. Similar information for 1971 is not yet available.
Information about schools in Scotland is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.

§ Mr. Leadbitter
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many children were receiving paid mid- 30W day meals in the United Kingdom in September, 1970 and 1971, respectively.

§ Mr. van Straubenzee
On a day in September, 1970, 4,520,754 pupils in maintained primary and secondary schools in England and Wales received school meals on payment. Similar information for 1971 is not yet available.
Information about schools in Scotland is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.