HC Deb 28 April 1986 vol 96 c283W
Mr. Pendry

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has as to how many local education authorities in England are using their powers under the Education Act 1980 to restrict free school meals to those children whose parents receive supplementary benefit or family income supplement.

Mr. Dunn

In October 1985, there were 30 authorities restricting the provision of free school meals to those pupils whose parents were in receipt of supplementary benefit or family income supplement.