§ 32. Mr. T. Smithasked the Minister of Agriculture how much of the Exchequer subsidy voted under the Milk (Extension and Amendment) Act, 1938, is being used to help maternity and child welfare authorities to start cheap milk schemes, and the price charged to the local authorities for the milk; how many authorities have inaugurated such schemes and their names; how many expectant and nursing mothers are receiving milk free and for payment, and the price in the latter case; and how much milk is normally given daily in each case and for what period?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithWhile I am hopeful that it will be possible to introduce in the near future a scheme for the supply of milk at reduced prices to English local authorities in connection with their maternity and child welfare arrangements, negotiations to that end have not yet been completed. No sums have, therefore, as yet been paid under the Milk (Extension and Amendment) Act, 1938, in respect of milk supplied under such a scheme in England. A scheme has, however, been introduced for the area of the Scottish Milk Marketing Board and for any information concerning the operation of that scheme I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.