HC Deb 03 August 1971 vol 822 c255W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are now receiving free welfare milk on grounds of low income, other than those receiving supplementary benefits; and how many have ceased to receive free welfare milk as a result of changed financial circumstances and for other reasons since 1st April.

Mr. Alison

On the first part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to my reply today to my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich, South (Dr. Stuttaford). Information for an answer to the second part of the Question is not available but as entitlement is normally granted for 26 weeks few new beneficiaries since 1st April will have ceased to receive welfare milk. Before 1st April