§ Mr. WESTasked the Minister of Health what sums were spent in Kensington and Poplar in 1933 on milk for necessitous mothers; and what amounts were spent in Kensington and Shoreditch on dinners for necessitous and expectant mothers?
Sir H. YOUNGThis information is not in my possession, but I will communicate with the local authorities and inform the hon. Member of the result.
§ Mr. WESTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are many East End poor boroughs that are spending from five to ten times more on milk ad meals for poor mothers than the rich royal borough of Kensington?
Viscountess ASTORWill my right hon. Friend tell us what is the reason of the high infant mortality in Kensington? Many of us know that it is not under nourishment. It may not be that at all, but for the sake offuture legislation will my right hon. Friend let us know?
Sir H. YOUNGYes. I shall be happy to send the Noble Lady the answers I have recently given to questions on the subject.