HC Deb 21 February 1935 vol 298 cc517-8
31. Mr. BATEY

asked the Minister of Health whether he can state the result of the inquiry which he and the President of the Board of Education instituted in the county of Durham regarding allegations of under-nourishment?

Sir H. YOUNG

The 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.

Mr. BATEY

Is it the intention of the Minister to publish the report?

Sir H. YOUNG

The report is now under consideration.

Viscountess ASTOR

Will the right hon. Gentleman draw a distinction between malnutrition and under-nourishment? They are so different.

Sir H. YOUNG

That is true, and I have no doubt that the point has been considered by the investigating officer.

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