§ 78. Sir P. Hurdasked the President of the Board of Education how many schools are now operating the Milk in Schools Scheme as compared with a year ago?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education (Mr. Ede)I am unable to give the information in terms of the number of schools operating the Scheme. In May, 1941, however, the number of public elementary school children in England and Wales receiving milk under the Scheme was 2,700,000 compared with approximately 2,100,000 in March, 1940. Including schools other than public elementary schools, it is estimated that in May, 1941, nearly 3,000,000 children were taking milk in school under the Scheme. A new return is being called for in October for both elementary and secondary schools, and I will send my hon. Friend the figures.
§ Dr. SummerskillCan my hon. Friend say whether his Department recommend local education authorities to supply pasteurised milk only?