HC Deb 28 June 1976 vol 914 c43W
Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of the total expenditure on education relates to the provision of school meals; and what are the estimated figures for 1976–77.

Miss Margaret Jackson

In the financial years 1974–75, 1975–76 and 1976–77, provision of the school meals service is estimated to account for 5.4 per cent., 5.5 per cent. and 5.6 per cent., respectively, of total education expenditure.