HC Deb 02 February 1931 vol 247 c1441
82. Mr. GOULD

asked the President of the Board of Education if he will give the number of schools in the county of Somerset now giving the children a daily ration of milk, and at what cost, if any, to the ratepayers?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Morgan Jones)

My right hon. Friend is informed by the National Milk Publicity Council that arrangements for a daily supply of milk to school children are now in operation in Frome, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, and also in Wincanton and the surrounding district, but he cannot say what is the number of schools concerned. The local education authority are not bearing any part of the expense.

Mr. GOULD

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the medical officer of health directed attention to the effect that the daily ration of milk would have upon the children?

Mr. JONES

I have no doubt he will do that.