What steps it is taking to increase the availability of donated breast milk in neo-natal units.

The Scottish Government is aware that breast milk is the recommended form of enteral nutrition for all infants, especially those born pre-term and we recognise the valuable service that donor milk banks provide. The Scottish Emergency Rider Volunteer Service (ScotsERVS) now supports the transportation of processed donor milk to requesting units and provides a local ongoing and sustainable service across the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Board area and into neighbouring health boards. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is currently exploring options to provide equitable access to donor breast milk across all of Scotland.