§ Mr. Boothbyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food how many children and nursing mothers in Scotland are taking advantage of the National Milk Scheme; and what is the total annual cost of the scheme?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe total number of beneficiaries under the National Milk Scheme in Scotland on 27th September, 1941, was 358,200. The total annual cost of the scheme in Scotland is estimated at £1,540,000, including an allowance for administrative expenses.