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PROVISION OF SCHOOL MEALS AND MILK
Milk
During 1970/71, one third pint of milk was supplied free to all children in maintained primary
and special schools. This arrangement is to terminate at the end of next summer term, after which milk
will be available in infants' schools or departments only.
This change will also apply to non-maintained schools where children of primary age are currently
supplied with free milk.
A census taken on a day in September 1970 showed that 24,018 children each received one third
pint of milk. Of these 23,061 were attending maintained and 957 non-maintained schools. This represented
93% of all children present in primary schools on that day.
School milk is pasteurised and the supplying dairies are supervised by the Director of Health.
Meals
Nutritionally balanced meals are served in maintained schools on 86 different premises. The average
number provided to pupils on each school day during 1970/71 was 25,540, and during holidays 200 per day.
Cost of Meals and Milk
The total expenditure on school meals and milk estimated for 1970/71 was £995,765 and the income
from payments and other sources at £394,360 giving a net expenditure of £601,405.
The Report is the work of many members of the Department and will be of interest to Members,
disclosing to them the extent and scope of the School Health Service.
Your Obedient Servant,
E. GRUNDY,
Principal School Medical Officer.