HC Deb 17 March 1978 vol 946 cc397-8W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the latest estimate of the annual gallonage of milk provided for children between the age of 5 to 7 years; and what is the latest estimate of gallonage which would be taken up it tree school milk was extended to all pupils in full-time education up to the age of 16 years.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what would be the total estimated cost of extending free school milk to all pupils in full-time education up to the age of 16 years assuming (a) a 60 per cent. take up; (b) an 80 per cent. take-up; and (c) a 100 per cent. take-up, taking into account the moneys available from the European Economic Community under the proposed co-responsibility levy and moneys currently available for this purpose from FEOGA.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.