HC Deb 14 July 1986 vol 101 cc419-20W
Mr. Ron Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will estimate the number of (a) families and (b) children who will be affected by the Government's proposed changes in eligibility for school meals under section 70 of the Social Security Bill;

(2) if he will estimate the savings which will accrue to both central Government and local government in manpower and cash, respectively, as a result of the Government's proposed changes in eligibility for school meals under section 70 of the Social Security Bill;

(3) how many (a) families and (b) children he estimates will be affected by the Government's proposed changes in eligibility for school lunches contained in clause 70 of the Social Security Bill in (i) Wales and (ii) mid-Glamorgan.

(4) if he will estimate the savings in manpower and cash which will accrue from the Government's proposed changes in eligibility for school lunches contained in clause 70 of the Social Security Bill for (a) central Government and (b) local government in Wales.

Mr. Newton

I shall let the hon. Member have replies as soon as possible.