HC Deb 03 March 1997 vol 291 cc519-20W
Ms Jowell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many mothers and expectant mothers under 25 years who receive contributions-based jobseeker's allowance are not entitled to milk tokens and vitamin supplements by region and nationally. [18285]

(2) if he will give mothers and expectant mothers under 25 years who receive contributions-based jobseeker's allowance an entitlement to milk tokens and vitamin supplements. [18286]

Mr. Horam

Under the welfare food scheme, milk tokens and vitamin supplements are provided to mothers and expectant mothers who are in receipt of an income-based jobseeker's allowance. We have no plans to extend the entitlement to women receiving a contribution-based jobseeker' s allowance.