HC Deb 05 August 1976 vol 916 c920W
Sir Raymond Gower

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of pupils in Welsh schools was receiving free school meals at the latest convenient date; and what was the proportion in 1966.

Mr. Barry Jones

The proportion of children in maintained primary, secondary and special schools in Wales who received free meals is estimated to have been 6.8 per cent. in October 1966 and 12.0 per cent. in May 1976.