We are asking the Department of Health to continue to fund Breastfeeding Awareness Week.

Breastfed babies save the NHS money because they are less likely to need medical treatment. Statistically, formula-fed babies are more likely to get colds, ear infections, milk allergies, diarrhea, urinary tract infections and bacterial meningitis.

Many mothers will not consider breastfeeding unless the benefits are highlighted to them and they will not understand that there are risks to formula feeding.

We believe that cutting funding for Breastfeeding Awareness Week is a short sighted way to save money.