§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of Health whether the power given to local authorities under the Maternity and Child Welfare Act, 1918, to provide milk or food to mothers during the last three months of pregnancy and during lactation is yet being used by the Hampshire local authority?
Sir H. YOUNGAccording to the latest information in my possession, the Maternity and Child Welfare Act, 1918, is not being used for this purpose by the Hampshire County Council, but extra nourishment (including milk) is provided for expectant and nursing mothers by the public assistance committee of the council. I have represented to the county council that it would be more appropriate to make this provision under the Maternity and Child Welfare Act, but the choice between the two methods is a matter within the discretion of the council.