§ 53. Mr. Francis Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Health what research has been undertaken into the effect upon the dental health of children and young people of eating between meals, particularly of eating confectionery; and if he will introduce legislation to control advertisements designed to encourage this habit.
§ Mr. LoughlinResearch in Sweden and elsewhere has shown that confectionery is most likely to foster dental decay when eaten between meals. My right hon. Friend considers dental health education to be more suitable than legislation for promoting sound habits of diet and dental care.