§ 40. Mr. HURDasked the President of the Board of Education what educational authorities are participating in the campaign to increase the consumption of milk by school children; and what extension of the campaign is in contemplation?
§ Sir C. TREVELYANI understand from the National Milk Publicity Council that their milk service scheme in the schools is in operation in 82 areas, with the general approval and encouragement of the local education authorities concerned. A number of other authorities are providing milk meals under their arrangements for the provision of meals. I am anxious to see an increase in the consumption of milk in the schools, and with this end in view, I am keeping in close touch with the National Milk Publicity Council.
§ Mr. SMITHERSIn view of the fact that milk is being given to the school children, may I ask what steps are being taken to see that the milk is free from tuberculosis?
§ Sir C. TREVELYANI believe very great care is taken by the council in that respect.
Viscountess ASTORIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in this respect he is doing no more than has been done by the late Government?