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In order to simplify administration on the part of Head Teachers,
milk supplied free on medical grounds and known as "official
scheme" milk is now supplied in ½-pint bottles in the morning
and afternoon.
(N.B.—The "voluntary scheme" milk is usually only supplied in
the morning.)
Several Head Teachers drew attention to the fact that many
children would not take their milk during the winter months, and
in some instances attempted to make arrangements for the suppliers
to warm the milk before delivery. Such a procedure contravened
the Milk and Dairies Order and was prohibited.
Many children were apparently not able to take their milk
because the bottles were not shaken before drinking the milk, with
the result that the top layer of cream was drunk first.
The particulars given below were obtained by your Director and
show the magnificent work done by the Head Teachers in making the
scheme a success.