§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the agricultural industry on the re-introduction of free milk in schools. [66069]
§ Mr. MorleyThe main representations for free school milk have come from a parents pressure group called Milk For Schools. Fanning and industry organisations have, however, called for various improvements in the present arrangements.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will assess the benefits of reintroducing free milk in schools. [66068]
§ Mr. MorleyMilk can play an important part in a balanced diet but it is only one of many such foods. For this reason, and due to financial constraints, the Government have no plans to assess the benefits of reintroducing free milk in schools.