§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he intends to give local education authorities the freedom not to provide a school dinner service.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend has no plans for such a change which would in any case require legislation.
§ Mr. Fosterasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what he anticipates will be the level of school meal c00arges in 1979–80 and 1980–81.
§ Dr. BoysonThe charge for the school meal in the financial year 1979–80 will be 30p from the start of the autumn term. The question of the charge for 1980–81 has not yet been considered.
§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the qualifying level for free school meals as a percentage of (a) gross and (b) net average earning for a one, two and four child family for each year since 1970.
§ Dr. Boyson, pursuant to his reply, [Official Report, 21 June 1979], gave the following information: