§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Health (1) if he is satisfied that patients in hospitals do not become more deficient in vitamin C and B—group during their stay; if he is satisfied that cooking methods in hospitals retain vitamins B and C; and if he will make a statement;
(2) whether he is satisfied that the normal levels of vitamins B1 and C are main- 220W tained in food served in hospitals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe advice which my Department has given to hospital authorities should ensure that patients in hospital receive adequate quantities of vitamins B, B1 and C. Investigations are however proceeding on this subject.