HC Deb 02 December 1980 vol 995 cc129-30W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what would be the current annual cost of providing all Cumbrian infant school children with free milk, taking into account the advantage of European Economic Community grants.

Dr. Boyson

This information is not available within my Department. I suggest that the hon. Member consults the Cumbrian local education authority.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he intends to take action after the recommendation in the Department of Health and Social Security report "Inequalities in Health" that free school milk should be provided to all infant school pupils.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend has no plans to do so.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he intends to give guidance to those authorities which provide free school milk on medical pounds as to what procedures should be followed.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend has no plans to do so. This is a matter for the local education authority.