Wing-Commander Robinsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will reconsider the refusal of his Department to extend the benefit of the National Milk Scheme to those expectant mothers living in so-called catering establishments which take in officially billeted persons whereas the same mothers if living at home would benefit under the scheme; what are the reasons for this refusal; and whether billetors are expected to provide at least the needed minimum daily pint of milk out of their weekly remuneration of 21s.?
§ Mr. MabaneThe position of expectant mothers residing in premises licensed as catering establishments has recently been re-examined and it is hoped shortly to introduce arrangements to enable eligible beneficiaries living in such establishments to obtain the financial benefits of the National Milk Scheme.