§ 54. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Food by how much it is estimated that school-children's milk allowances would have to be cut to allow old age pensioners to receive a 50 per cent. increase on their ration of half a pint per day; and, in view of the hardship suffered by old people, if he will now consider increasing their ration.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe entire supply of milk now used for the Milk in Schools Scheme would provide only one and a 69W half pints per week for old age pensioners who at present receive the ordinary non-priority allowance, which varies according to the season. My right hon. Friend regrets that he cannot yet see his way to increase the milk allowance to old people.