Sir N. Stewart Sandemanasked the President of the Board of Education whether he is aware that the straws provided in schools for the drinking of milk by children are of German origin, because there is no British supply available; and whether steps could be taken to provide bleached and sterilised straws of British manufacture, since they are purchased in million lots?
§ Mr. ShakespeareI am aware that the straws provided for the drinking of milk by school children are in many cases rye straws of German origin, but I am informed that a regular supply of natural straws suitable for this purpose cannot be obtained in sufficient quantity in this country.