§ Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his latest estimate of the cost of school meal subsidies during the current financial year; and what was the total cost of such subsidies during the year ended 5th April 1976.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonThe latest estimates at November 1975 prices are £328 million and £331 million respectively.
§ Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science on which date the charge for school meals will be increased from 15p to 20p.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonThe exact date has not yet been settled, but it is the intention that the new charge shall apply from the beginning of next autumn term.