HC Deb 30 November 1936 vol 318 cc842-3
61. Mr. SANDYS

asked the Minister of Health when the present investigation into the distribution of working-class family expenditure will be completed; and whether the scope of this inquiry is such as will provide all the necessary data to enable the Government to formulate a comprehensive nutrition policy.

Mr. HUDSON

It is not yet possible to say when the necessary inquiries will be completed, but they are being pursued with all necessary expedition.

Mr. SANDYS

Will my hon. Friend answer the second part of the question?

Mr. HUDSON

That is included in my answer. Inquiries are being pursued with all the necessary expedition.

Mr. SANDYS

Will he tell us whether the scope of this inquiry is such as will provide all the necessary data to enable the Government to formulate a comprehensive nutrition policy, which is the second part of the question?

Mr. HUDSON

My hon. Friend can rely upon the Government getting all the necessary data together before they formulate any policy.

Mr. SANDYS

Will my hon. Friend answer the question which is whether the scope of this inquiry is sufficient for the Government to formulate their nutrition policy when it has been completed.

Mr. HUDSON

I think that my hon. Friend had better wait and see the policy when it is introduced.

Mr. SANDYS

In view of the very unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall raise this question on the Adjournment at an early opportunity.