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In this scheme provision is made for a new kitchen and
dining hut to be erected for the use of the scholars at Bickley
and Widmore C.E. School, and a new kitchen for Plaistow St.
Mary's School scholars. The kitchens at Raglan Road and
Princes Plain Schools are to be enlarged, and extra cooking
equipment will be provided in most of the existing kitchens. It
is hoped that the major part of the work will be carried out
during 1944.
Under existing arrangements the number of children
receiving meals steadily increases, and during the year ending
the 31st March, 1943, 357,581 meals were served to children.
A slight adjustment was made to the Income Scale in March,
1943, which removed certain anomalies which had arisen.
Income Scale.
Total Income of Parents, less
(a) Expenses (rent, rates, insurances, travelling expenses
to and from work, and abnormal expenses which
should be clearly stated).

The resulting figure referred to as available income to be
divided by the number in family. If this resulting
figure is less than 1/- free meals should be given: if
between 1/- and 2/- at half rate; if more than 2/- full
payment should be made.
The income of and allowances for earning children living
at home should be disregarded.