§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the amount of subsidy paid per annum to provide school meals in England; and what proportion is paid to subsidise the cost of midday meals to boarding pupils.
§ Mr. DunnThe net recurrent cost of the school meals service in 1982–83, the latest year for which firm figures are available, was £411 million (cash). Information on the subsidy of midday meals to boarding pupils is not available.