HC Deb 26 April 1968 vol 763 c94W
Mr. Kenneth Baker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what work is currently being done by the Government Social Survey.

Mr. Diamond

The Government Social Survey is responsible for three continuing statistical surveys: the Family Expenditure Survey, the International Passenger Survey and the National Food Survey. In addition to this continuing work the followingad hoc studies are now in progress:

  • Smoking Amongst Schoolchildren.
  • Social Welfare of the Elderly.
  • A Nutrition Survey of Pre-Schoolchildren and Expectant Mothers.
  • Leisure Activities in Relation to Planning.
  • Sixth Form Curricula and Examinations.
  • The Home Help Service.
  • Community Relationships (for Royal Commissions on Local Government).
  • The Demand for Dental Health Treatment.
  • Parents' Attitudes to their Children's Education.
  • London Housing.
  • Personnel Management Issues in the Police and Fire Service.

Surveys are also being prepared on the chronic sick and handicapped, the Youth Employment Service and the readership of the Board of Trade Journal.