§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the current economic price of the average school meal; and what he expects it to be in September 1980 and September 1981. respectively.
§ Dr. BoysonThe average cost of a school meal in 1979–80 is estimated to be about 54p at November 1978 prices.
It is not possible to say what the average cost might be in subsequent financial years.
§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the current subsidy paid in respect of school meals in total and in respect of a single meal; what proportion of total meal costs this represents; and what proportion of school meal costs will be met by subsidy after his proposal to increase the school meal price to 30p comes into operation on 1 August.
§ Dr. BoysonI shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.