§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and. Science how many of those eligible for free school meals fail to claim them; and what proposals he has to increase take up of this benefit.
§ Dr. BoysonInformation is not available on the take-up of this benefit, the entitlement to which was altered by the Education Act 1980. Under the Education (School158W Information) Regulations 1981, LEAs are required to publish details of their free meals policies. My right hon. Friend has no plans for further publicity.