HC Deb 04 February 1986 vol 91 cc105-6W
21. Mr. Nicholas Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement regarding his policy towards the responsibility of teachers for the supervision of midday school meals.

Mr. Chris Patten

My right hon. Friend believes that the supervision of pupils at midday lies outside teachers' standard duties. Teachers who choose to take part in the alternative arrangements now being introduced will do so on separate contracts.