§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what consultations there have been between his Department and Hertfordshire county council regarding the proposed discontinuance of the school meals service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnNone. Section 22 of the Education Act 1980 enables local education authorities to decide whether or not to provide school meals subject to their making available free of charge what they consider requisite for pupils whose parents receive supplementary benefit or family income supplement.