HC Deb 29 April 2004 vol 420 c1252W
18. Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and S kills what proportion of(a) primary and (b) secondary schools have (i) soft drinks machines and (ii) free water dispensers for pupils. [169222]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

The information requested is not collected centrally but the Education (School Premises) Regulations 1999 require schools to have a wholesome supply of drinking water.