HC Deb 14 March 1980 vol 980 c764W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what assistance is given out of public funds for the payment of school meals for the children of steel strikers.

Dr. Boyson

A parent on strike who is entitled to supplementary benefit in respect of his dependants is thereby eligible for free school meals for any children at school. It is not possible to estimate the cost of free school meals provided in such circumstances.