HC Deb 22 March 1984 vol 56 c524W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many meals on wheels were served in 1983 and in each year from 1979.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The information requested is given in the following table and refers to meals provided by local authorities and other organisations.

Total number of meals served* at recipients' homes
Thousands
1979 1,840.3
1980 1,894.2
1981 1,834.8
1982 1,747.1
1983 1,847.0
* During year ended 31 March.