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Dr Hilary Jones encourages the Government to provide free milk in schools and nurseries

The School and Nursery Milk Alliance's survey found 79 per cent of adults supported a move to provide free milk for children in schools and nurseries similar to a scheme in Wales

Chris Brayford
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“Drinking milk on a regular basis improves health outcomes for children and yet millions are missing out" (Dr Hilary Jones)
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“Drinking milk on a regular basis improves health outcomes for children and yet millions are missing out" (Dr Hilary Jones)

The benefits of drinking milk in leading to a healthy lifestyle for children has been highlighted by new research which found around four out of five adults in the UK think it is important for children...

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