§ 51. Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total cost of supplying school milk at present to primary children; what it will cost after the Government's decision is implemented; what is the estimated cost of administration of the exemption for school milk payments; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Edward TaylorAbout £1,960,000 at present, and about £700,000 in a full year when our decision has been implemented. The pupils for whom education authorities will have a duty to provide milk will get it free, and no question of exemption from payment arises.
§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what represen- 322W tations he has received on the abolition of free school milk to pupils over the age of seven years in the last four months; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellSince mid-November I have received representations from 12 bodies or individuals of which several have been supported by one or more hon. Members. My replies have explained the reasons for the Government's policy.
§ Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the nature of his circular to local authorities asking them for their observations about the sale of milk in schools; what replies he has received; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI have not issued a circular on this subject.