HC Deb 28 January 1957 vol 563 cc651-2
9. Dr. Stross

asked the Minister of Health whether he will institute a survey of the problem of dental caries in children in London aged five years, similar to, and in the same area as, the surveys carried out in past years by Sir Edward and Lady Mellanby.

Mr. Vosper

I understand that Lady Mellanby is at present making a further survey.

Dr. Stross

A very good answer. Thank you.

Dr. Summerskill

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell me in writing—because I quite understand that he would not have the answer with him—whether the inquiry is limited to one age-group—

Mr. McAdden

On a point of order. Is it in order for those who have renounced their British nationality and adopted Norwegian to ask Questions in the House of Commons?

Mr. Speaker

That is not a point of order.

Captain Pilkington

Further to that point of order. May I ask you, Mr. Speaker, whether somebody who has said she is ashamed of being British ought to be in this House?

Mr. Speaker

These are all matters of opinion.

Dr. Stross rose

Dr. Summerskill

May I have a reply to my supplementary question? [HON. MEMBERS: "No."] Will the Minister let me know in writing whether this new inquiry is being limited only to this age-group, or whether it will be wider, and particularly among adolescents?

Mr. Vosper

Lady Mellanby told us that she was making a further inquiry. I gather that it is limited to the previous scope, but I will look at the point.