§ 85. Mr. Wadeasked the Minister of Health, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what researches he has undertaken into the effects upon the eyes of children under the age of 15 years of watching television; what information he has thereby obtained; and what conclusions he has reached as to the harmful effects upon children's eyesight or otherwise on their health.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithMy noble and learned Friend is advised that existing medical knowledge is sufficient to conclude that no harmful effects upon children's eyesight may be expected to follow from watching television nor does he see any reason to apprehend that any harmful effect on health generally results from this pastime.