HC Deb 19 March 1936 vol 310 cc617-8
89. Mr. GALLACHER

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will issue instructions to all educational authorities in Scotland providing for the supply of milk and school-feeding to children of school age on the same lines as those outlined for the guidance of educational authorities in England and Wales, in Circulars 1437 and 1443 of the Board of Education?

The LORD ADVOCATE

A circular dealing with the school milk schemes and with the general powers for feeding in schools was issued to all Scottish Education Authorities on 31st October, 1934. It drew special attention to the need for observation by school medical officers of the effects of the milk ration and to the requirements of children who, as a result of medical inspection or otherwise, are found to exhibit symptoms of under-nutrition. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the circular in question.