HC Deb 23 February 1972 vol 831 c327W
Miss Lestor

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what arrangements are made for children receiving free school meals to receive them during the school holidays.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Local education authorities have power to provide meals during holidays and are usually prepared to do so where in their judgment there is a sufficient demand for them. The normal arrangements for remitting the charge on grounds of financial hardship apply.

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