HC Deb 19 June 1995 vol 262 c24W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what nutritional quality standards are regulated by her Department in respect of school meals; and when was the last change in these standards. [28819]

Mr. Robin Squire

Under the Education Acts, the nutritional quality of school meals in England is the responsibility of local education authorities or, where applicable, the governing bodies of schools, and is not subject to regulation by the Department.

Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what was the net expenditure on free school meals for each year since 1987 broken down by county. [28820]

Mr. Robin Squire

The Department does not collect this information.