77. Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Agriculture whether milk production is now being fully maintained; what is happening to the milk that would normally, but for evacuation, have been supplied to schoolchildren; and whether immediate steps are being taken, in conjunction with the Board of Education, to recommence the distribution of milk to schoolchildren, especially in depressed areas, whether schools are open or not?
§ Mr. GrimstonParticulars of milk production during January are not yet available, but up to the end of December production was well maintained. There has been some reduction in the demand for milk under the milk-in-schools scheme and milk not so required has been used for manufacturing purposes. As regards the last part of the Question, I understand that attention has been called by the Board of Education to the importance of resuming arrangements for the supply of milk to schoolchildren in all areas where such arrangements have been interrupted, and that the Board have indicated that it should be practicable to provide milk for children not in attendance at school, subject to certain safeguards.
§ Mr. GrimstonI am not in a position to answer that question.