Schools, Devonshire (Milk)

Oral Answers to Questions — Education – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 4 Rhagfyr 1947.

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Photo of Mr George Lambert Mr George Lambert , South Molton 12:00, 4 Rhagfyr 1947

asked the Minister of Education the number of rural schools in Devonshire in which the children are supplied with heat-treated milk, untreated milk, and dried milk, respectively.

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

The figures for which the hon. Member asks are not readily available at present owing to records being moved. I will send him the information as soon as possible.

Photo of Mr George Lambert Mr George Lambert , South Molton

Is the Minister aware that there are a large number of rural schools in Devonshire getting dried milk, and can he say what steps he is taking to ensure supplies of liquid fresh milk?

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

When I get the reports I will look into that matter and if the facts are as the hon. Member says I will see what can be done.