HC Deb 30 July 1919 vol 118 cc2107-8
63. Lord ROBERT CECIL

asked the Prime Minister whether the populations of Belgium and Northern France are suffering in their health from want of milk; and, if so, what steps, if any, the Government intend to take to go to their assistance?

Mr. ROBERTS

I have been asked to reply. I have no reason to believe that the populations of Belgium and Northern France are suffering in their health from want of milk. As the Leader of the House stated on Monday, supplies of fresh milk are, unfortunately, scarce in these districts, but good supplies of condensed milk have been provided.

Lord R. CECIL

Is the light hon. Gentleman aware that the babies in Germany and parts of South-Central Europe are suffering very seriously?

Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

Is it not possible that the question of supplying milk to the women and children in Central Europe could be made the subject, of some international arrangement's

Mr. ROBERTS

I am not competent to answer questions in respect of Germany. I have answered the question on the Paper. The further question put by the Noble Lord is still the subject of international investigation.