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During the latter part of 1932 the Council, upon the recommendation
of the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee, agreed that it be a
condition of the supply milk that unless prevented on medical
grounds, all recipients should be seen at regular intervals at their nearest
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre.
During the 52 weeks ended 31st December, 1933, 15,859 applications
for free milk were received, of which 13,878 were granted. (The number
of persons granted milk was 18,169.) Orders were issued for 78,373 pints
of Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) milk, and 64,206 pounds of Dried
milk, the total commitments amounting to approximately £5,845.
In addition, orders were issued for 305 bottles (40Z.) of iron solution
and 8,273 bottles (40Z.) of cod liver oil.
Six hundred and forty-six (646) cases were investigated by the
Enquiry Officer, and all were reported satisfactory.
Distribution from 1st January, 1933, to 31st December, 1933.
C.L.O. Iron
"A." "G." "S." (40Z. (40Z.
lbs. lbs. lbs. bottles). bottles.)
By Distributing
Centres 1,136
By Clinics (including
Royal
College of St.
Katharine) 54,223 2,660 2,966 8,174 259
55,359 2,660 2,966 8,174 259
Distribution from Centres ceased from 17th March, 1933.
"S," C.L.O., and Iron distribution operated from 6th February,
1933.