§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he plans to issue any guidance to parents in relation to the occurence of cot deaths (a) generally and (b) in relation to the possible part played by overheating of babies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenThe Department is arranging a meeting of experts on the subject of cot deaths, to be held in the New Year. One of a number of ideas that may be discussed could be the need for guidance to parents.