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THE PROVISION OF MEALS AND MILK AND COD LIVER
OIL AND MALT
During 1960 all milk was supplied free of charge and approximately
28,100 children per day received one-third of a pint
each in Maintained Schools. This was equal to 85% of children
attending in Secondary Schools, and 95% in Primary Schools.
Since 1st September, 1957, milk has also been supplied by the
Education Committee to children in the Non-Maintained Schools
in accordance with instructions from the Ministry of Education.
Approximately 4,600 bottles per day are supplied to the NonMaintained
Schools.
All milk supplied is pasteurised, and the sources of supply
are subject to the approval and constant supervision of the
Medical Officer of Health.
The number of meals supplied daily to children during 1960
was approximately 19,000.
Cost of the School Health Service
The cost of the medical, dental and nursing services was
£58,091.
Cost of Special Schools
Schools maintained by the Council £43,745
Other Schools (not maintained by local
Education Authorities) £17,456
Adjustments with other authorities in respect
of Special Schools £17,662
£78,863
Cost of Milk and Meals
Meals and Milk cost £452,592. Income from payment for meals
was £173,029, making a net cost of £279,563, on which grant is
Paid of 100 per cent. on approved expenditure.