HC Deb 03 July 1941 vol 372 cc1516-7W
Mr. G. Macdonald

asked the President of the Board of Education whether a satisfactory plan for the provision of milk in schools has been adopted in More-cambe; and what steps he is taking to. ensure the provision of an adequate supply of milk to the schools in this borough?

Mr. Ramsbotham

The local education authority resolved to adopt the milk in schools scheme as long ago as 18tl November, 1940, but they have not ye implemented this decision. Difficulties in obtaining a supply of milk may have accounted for the delay during the early part of this year. The Milk Marketing Board at the request of the Board of Education are giving all possible assistance. I am informed that the authority have taken no steps to secure milk from one supplier who is known to have an adequate supply of satisfactory quality, and that an alternative but insufficient supply is also available. No contract has been placed. I view the authority's delay with very grave concern and I am pursuing the matter with them.