HC Deb 27 March 1935 vol 299 cc1919-20W
Countess of IVEAGH

asked the Minister of Health how many local authorities have made arrangements under the Maternity and Child Welfare Act, 1918, to provide food, other than milk, to expectant or nursing mothers; and whether this is supplied free in necessitous cases?

Sir H. YOUNG

According to my latest information, 275 local authorities in England and Wales have made these

Sir J. GILMOUR

The police give constant attention to the speed of heavy passenger vehicles, and 678 cases of excessive speed by omnibuses and coaches were reported during the year 1934 and action was taken either by caution or summonses. With regard to Lawrie Park Road, I am much obliged to my hon. Friend for calling my attention to this, and the Commissioner of Police informs me he has given orders for special attention to be paid to the speed of vehicles on this road.