HC Deb 06 December 1991 vol 200 c238W
Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he has to reinstate nutritional guidelines for school meals; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Fallon

It is for local education authorities to decide on the nutritional balance of the school meals they offer.

Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will bring forward proposals to require local education authorities to ensure that drinking water is available at lunch times to pupils eating school meals or packed lunches; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Fallon

It is for local education authorities to decide what milk, meals or other refreshment to offer to its pupils.