Education minister pressed about school meals in HoK
There are just 44 vegetarians and 4 vegans registered with primary schools and the schools meal service.
The answer from Education Minister Graham Cregeen in the House of Keys to a question from Onchan MHK Julie Edge who believes this represents less than 1% of pupils.
Mr Cregeen was then pressed why nearly half the school menu caters for vegan and vegetarian choices.
He then listed some of the options available to all pupils:
Fuel costs 'likely to rise' amid Middle East conflict
Chief minister issues update after extraordinary Economy and National Strategy Board meeting
Ramsey Commissioners redacted information 'without justification' in FoI response
Information Commissioner found delayed replies and inconsistencies
Death of MGP competitor deemed accidental by inquest
Louis O'Regan sustained fatal injuries in incident at Kate's Cottage
Flooding caused by 'sealed off' gulley, says Douglas Council
Brown water built up on Castle Street amid heavy rain
Sailings delayed after adverse weather affects Manxman crossing
Heysham departure pushed back amid disruption