HC Deb 24 March 1949 vol 463 c560
61. Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the action of the Gloucestershire County Council in discontinuing the supply of free milk to persons suffering from tuberculosis after they have received it for three years, and, as the Joint Board for Tuberculosis which was previously responsible for this service made no such limitation of time, if he will make representations to the Gloucester County Council to reconsider this decision, which has caused considerable dissatisfaction.

Mr. Bevan

Yes, Sir. But I understand that the County Council are reviewing the matter, and I am communicating with them about it.

Mr. Lipson

In view of the fact that milk is provided for these people by way of medicine, is it right in any case to make any charge?

Mr. Bevan

I think the County Council have misunderstood the position and I am talking with them about it.