§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the results of the annual census of school meals in Scotland held in January 1985; how these compare with the corresponding 1984 results; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RifkindThe information is as follows:
239WA detailed statement of the returns from education authorities from which these national figures are derived is being placed in the Library.
Primary Secondary 1985 percentage 1984 percentage 1985 percentage 1984 percentage Pupils taking school meals 47.5 46.6 38.2 35.9 Pupils bringing own food 15.5 14.9 4.5 5.4 All authorities continue to provide the fixed traditional two-course meals, but there has been an increase in the demand for cafeteria style snacks. Twelve and a half per
1985 1984 Paid Free Total Percentage of pupils present Paid Free Total Percentage of pupils present Pupils taking fixed meals 112,849 111,715 224,564 29.9 120,304 108,426 228,730 30.2 Pupils taking cafeteria meals 69,406 24,954 94,360 12.5 62,151 20,909 83,060 11.0