HC Deb 29 July 1937 vol 326 cc3329-30W
Mr. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether the Government will

Scheme. Date of Commencement. Numbers participating at Commencement of Scheme. Numbers participating on 17th July.
Expectant Mothers. Nursing Mothers. Children under 5. Expectant Mothers. Nursing Mothers. Children under 5.
Rhondda … 17th July, 1936. 286* 1,303 860 519 5,389
Jarrow … 1st January, 1937. 18 20 216 135 83 1,281
Walker-on-Tyne. 12th April, 1937. 28 57 396 107 214 1,401
* Figures distinguishing between expectant and nursing mother, respectively, participating in the Rhondda scheme are available only from 12th September, 1936, when there were 201 expectant mothers and 192 nursing mothers.

take steps to formulate a scheme whereby when the next glut year arises the surplus fruit may be sent to the distressed areas?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

No, Sir. If such a scheme were practicable, it would be more suitable for administration by local voluntary organisations than by the Government.