§ Mr. BreedTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what recent representations he has received regarding the reintroduction of free milk for school children; [119008]
(2) what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education and Employment regarding the reintroduction of free milk for school children; and if he will make a statement. [119010]
§ Yvette CooperPolicy on school milk is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment and representations on this matter are passed to him for consideration. One representation has been received as part of the consultation on the scientific review of the welfare food scheme. It is being considered along with all the other responses received.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health has not had any recent discussions with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment regarding the reintroduction of free milk for school children.