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was continued throughout the year. This is provided free
to those mothers who are receiving free milk under the
Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme. Those above the
scale are supplied with small quantities at cost price.
The Medical Officers of the Clinics report that many
children have greatly benefited since this provision was
made.
Dinners.—Dinners have been supplied to expectant and
nursing mothers and in exceptional cases to children since
May, 1937, through the Invalid Kitchens of London and the
Second Feathers Club from premises situate in Melina Road
and Norland Gardens respectively.
During the year 8 cases were referred to these centres
by the Borough Council to whom 328 dinners were served
at an approximate cost of £12 8s. 4d.
Owing to lack of support, however, the premises in
Melina Road were closed by the Invalid Kitchens of London
in April, and the premises of the Second Feathers Club
in Norland Gardens had to be closed late in the year owing
to severe damage by enemy action.