§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science from what organisations she has now received representations supporting or opposing the Education (Milk) Bill; what replies she has sent; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeI have received representations from some organisations, such as parent-teacher associations and similar groups, expressing general opposition to the Bill's proposals; I have also had suggestions from a number of local authorities and their representative associations that the Bill's provisions should be amended to enable local authorities to continue to supply free milk at their own discretion to primary school pupils over 7.
Detailed information about the bodies concerned and the nature of the reply sent in each case cannot be provided without undue expenditure of time and effort.