HC Deb 06 February 1995 vol 254 c76W
Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many pupils aged(a) under seven years of age (b) between seven and 11 years of age and (c) over 11 years of age, in each local authority area in Scotland, receive school meals; and what is the total number who receive free school meals.

Mr. Lang

Information on the number of pupils receiving school meals is not available for the age breakdown requested, but in respect of each school sector. Information, in respect of school meals census day in January 1994, is detailed in the following table:

there is scope for repeal or simplification. Any proposals which arise from this process over the next 12 months will be announced as appropriate when relevant consultations are completed.

Manpower implications for the Scottish Office are taken into account in the Department's central manpower plans which are published in the annual departmental report.