HC Deb 13 June 2003 vol 406 cc225-6W
Mr. Gale

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on the(a) quantity, (b) quality and (c) source of non-UK produced eggs used in school catering. [115759]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

The Department for Education and Skills does not hold any information on the quality, quantity or source of non-UK produced eggs used in school catering. It is the responsibility of the LEA or schools with delegated budgets to decide on the products they use in the preparation of school meals.

Helen Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the average amount spent on a school meal by children is in(a) primary and (b) secondary schools in each local education authority area. [115260]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

Information on the average amount spent on school meals is not collected centrally.

Helen Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many children in each local education authority area are entitled to free school meals. [115261]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

The information requested has been placed in the House of Commons Library.