asked the Minister of Education what percentage of the elementary schools in the counties of Brecon and Radnor have facilities for mid-day dinners; and how many rural schools in Breconshire are without such. facilities.

The available figures relate to primary and secondary schools in the county of Brecon, 50 per cent. of the schools or school departments have facilities for mid-day dinners. The corresponding figure in the county of Radnor is 77 per cent. I am unable to give separate figures for the rural schools in Brecon.

asked the Minister of Education if she is aware of the delay which has occurred in the provision of facilities for the cooking of school meals at Rackheath, Norfolk; and will she press for the completion of the arrangements.

The proposals for a canteen at Rackheath Council School needed modification in respect of siting but have now been approved subject to sanction in respect of Restriction of Ribbon Development. As soon as this outstanding point has been disposed of, the Ministry of Works will be asked to erect the canteen.