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Leyton 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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PROVISION OF MEALS.
The provision of meals to children attending the elementary
schools is undertaken by the Education Authority under powers
granted by Sections 82-85 of the Educatiin Act, 1921.
The average number of children fed per week :—40
The number of individual children fed under the Authority's arrangements during 1940 was as follows:—
| Ordinary Meals. | Milk Meals. | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 122 | 901 |
| For payment | 17 | |
| Totals | 139 | 901 |
| Number of meals supplied:— | ||
| Ordinary Meals. | Milk Meals. | |
| Free | 9,443 | 156,835 |
| For payment | 844 | – |
| Totals | 10,287 | 156,835 |
The above figures relate to the financial year ended 31st March,
1941.