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Leyton 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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PROVISION OF MEALS.
The average number of children fed per week:—269
The number of individual children fed under the Authority's arrangements during 1941 was:—
| Ordinary Meals. | Milk Meals. | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 244 | 1,170 |
| For payment | 611 | — |
| Totals | 855 | 1,170 |
Number of meals supplied:—
| Ordinary Meals. | Milk Meals. | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 18,596 | 204,828 |
| For payment | 18,773 | — |
| Totals | 37,369 | 204,828 |
The above figures relate to the financial year ended 31st March,
1942.
During the year self-contained canteens were installed at
Capworth Street and Trumpington Road Schools to provide dinners
for approximately 150 and 100 children respectively. These two
Canteens opened on the 10th November, 1941, and at the end of the
year were serving approximately 120 and 75 dinners per day
respectively.
At the beginning of December, 1941, plans were commenced
for the provision of a Canteen at every school in the Borough, with
a view to operating a full scheme during 1942.