§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies from what sources dried milk is procured for distribution among young children in Uganda; and what steps have been taken by the Government to ensure that the costs involved are the lowest possible in view of the protein deficiency among young children,
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydDried milk is procured commercially from Kenya and Australia. U.N.I.C.E.F. provide skimmed milk powder for use free of charge at medical centres and a pilot scheme for the distribution of milk powder to schoolchildren is under consideration. Dried milk provided by philanthropic agencies is admitted into Uganda duty free and distributed free of charge in selected areas by mission and other agencies in cooperation with the local authorities. Considerable quantities of dried milk have been purchased for use free of charge at maternity and general out-patient centres.
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