§ 36. Captain Pilkingtonasked the Minister of Health how the state of children's teeth today compares with the position in 1946.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Miss Patricia Hornsby-Smith)Comparable information is not available, but my right hon. Friend is advised that there has been some deterioration, although facilities for treatment have increased.
§ Captain PilkingtonCan my hon. Friend indicate why she thinks this deterioration has taken place?
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithThe deterioration is believed to be due to more frequent consumption of carbo-hydrates.
§ Mr. Gresham CookeHas my hon. Friend any report on the deterioration of the teeth of hon. Members after wrestling with the Koga Two loaves sent to them this morning?