§ 31. Mr. BATEYasked the Minister of Health whether he can state the result of the inquiry which he and the President 518 of the Board of Education instituted in the county of Durham regarding allegations of under-nourishment?
Sir H. YOUNGThe report of the officers instructed by my Noble Friend the President of the Board of Education and myself to conduct this inquiry, has only just been received and is under consideration.
Viscountess ASTORWill the right hon. Gentleman draw a distinction between malnutrition and under-nourishment? They are so different.
Sir H. YOUNGThat is true, and I have no doubt that the point has been considered by the investigating officer.