§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will make it her policy to safeguard the role of local education authorities. [40149]
§ Mr. Robin SquireWith the introduction of local management of schools and the growth of the grant-maintained sector, the role of LEAs has evolved significantly. I look forward to their continuing to adapt to changing circumstances.
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals in maintained schools in England 1993–95 (provisional) Position in January each year Primary Secondary Primary and secondary Pupils Percentage1 Pupils Percentage1 Pupils Percentage1 1993 916,068 22 466,446 16 1,382,514 20 1994 949,787 22 517,113 18 1,466,900 20 1995 (provisional) 956,495 22 539,438 18 1,495,933 20 1 Day pupils known to be eligible for a free school meal expressed as a percentage of day pupils on roll.