§ 55. Mr. Brookeasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether all children of school age are to be given priority claim to an equal minimum supply of fresh milk whether or not they attend a school where the State-subsidised Milk in Schools Scheme is operating; and will he explain the arrangements which are to apply to children not attending such schools?
Major Lloyd GeorgeUnder the scheme for controlling the distribution of liquid milk children not attending school will be entitled to a priority of 3½ pints a week after six years of age but previous to this will be eligible for a pint a day of free or cheap milk under the National Milk Scheme. For children attending school the same priority will be given to the supply of milk for consumption at school whether the milk is purchased under the Milk in Schools Scheme or not. Circulars fully describing the arrangements have been issued by the Board of Education, and I have arranged for copies of these to be sent to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Evelyn WalkdenWill retailers have guaranteed units of supply, in accordance with registration and age groups, for allocation?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI think I can give that assurance. I know there was trouble once or twice last year, but I do not think it will occur this year.