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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 April 2004. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Dept for Education and Skills

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what studies his Department has undertaken to examine the effects of providing (a) free school lunches and (b) free school breakfasts.
Answer

Mr. Watson: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what studies his Department has undertaken to examine the effects of providing (a) free school lunches and (b) free school breakfasts. [165030] Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Department for Education and Skills has not undertaken studies to examine the effects of providing free school lunches and free school breakfasts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
420 c40W; 165030
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Free school meals Nutrition
Link
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