HC Deb 15 February 1971 vol 811 cc325-6W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the cost to public funds of providing cheap welfare milk in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Alison

About £26½ million—England—in 1969–70 at the prices then ruling.

Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what will be the estimated annual savings to public funds of discontinuing the provision of cheap welfare milk to certain families after 4th April, 1971.

Mr. Alison

About £31 million—England—in a full year at 1971–72 prices.