§ 28. Miss Quennellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will seek to ascertain the extent of the provision of synthetic meat in school meals, and advise local education authorities about its use.
§ Mrs. ThatcherMy Department's nutritional standards provide for 18.5 grams of animal protein to be included in the average school meal. Vegetable protein processed and flavoured to54W are paid only for term time and not for vacations.
§ Mr. RaisonGrants made under the Students' Dependants' Allowances Regulations 1973 are intended for students with dependants who do not qualify for assistance under the main awards regulations. The purpose of these grants is to relieve hardship and provide assistance in a manner compatible with the principle that grant arrangements should not encourage young students to take on family responsibilities when they are dependent on public funds.
§ 30. Mr. Spriggsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will provide details of student grants for the periods 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73 and 1973–74, showing the board and lodging element of the full grant.
§ Mr. RaisonThe information is as follows:
resemble meat should not be used as a substitute. A working party is at present reviewing all nutritional aspects of school meals, and I will consider in the light of its report whether any advice needs to be issued specifically on this point.