SCHOOL MILK

Early day motion 1329, tabled 9 January 2006 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 73 members.

That this House notes with concern the Government report which recommends the removal of the £1.5 million subsidy for the provision of milk within schools; further notes that this proposal would affect two thirds of English state nursery and primary schools; recognises the importance of milk in providing children with the necessary levels of calcium within their diet; believes that the removal of this subsidy would fly in the face of recent efforts made by the Government to improve the nutritional value of school meals and ensure that children receive a balanced diet; and calls on the Government to reject this recommendation and to ensure that children continue to receive milk at school.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 17, Conservative 7, DUP 6, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.