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R. LESLIE DODDS, M.Ch., F.R.C.S.
H. K. WALLER, M.B.
Free Milk Scheme.
Milk is supplied to expectant and nursing mothers and to children
under 3 years of age (in special circumstances 5 years).
As reported in the Annual Report for 1927, dried milk is supplied
under the scheme, with the exception that Grade "A" (Tuberculin
Tested) milk is supplied in special cases (infants) where the Medical
Officers in charge of the Council's Child Welfare Clinics consider its use
specially desirable.
It is a condition of the supply of free 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 28th December, 1935,10,568 applications
for free milk were received, of which 9,348 were granted. (The number
of persons granted milk was 13,281.) Orders were issued for 109,102 pints
of Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) milk, and 42,626 pounds of Dried
Milk, the total commitments amounting to approximately £4,807.
In addition, orders were issued for 1,186 bottles (40Z.) of iron solution
and 15,117 bottles (40Z.) of cod liver oil.
384 cases were investigated by the Enquiry Officer. All cases were
found satisfactory.