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(ii) Milk was supplied to 592 children on medical grounds on the
recommendation of the Medical Staff after the examination of
children either at School or at Clinics, the total number of meals
being 60,227. The number of children supplied during the preceding
year was 526.
In addition, 31 children were supplied with milk on the recommendations
of the Tuberculosis Officer.
(iii) National Milk Publicity Council's Scheme.—The provision
of milk under this Scheme appears to be well maintained, and is
in every way to be commended. All milk supplied under the
Scheme is required to be pasteurised. The adoption of the Scheme
in those schools which have not yet made arrangements is strongly
urged.
12. SCHOOL BATHS.
There is no School Swimming Bath in your Authority's schools,
but good use continues to be made of the Municipal Baths under
the supervision of the Committee's Swimming Instructor.
13. CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS.
The importance of securing the attendance of parents at medical
inspection cannot be over-estimated. Written notifications are
sent by the Head Teachers inviting them to be present. The
Medical Inspector is then able to explain the importance of remedying
any defect found.
The following Table shows the attendance of Barents during
1932:-