§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps his Department has taken to assess the cost of special diets in Northern Ireland for people receiving state benefits; and what is his estimate of the number of such people who require special diets for (i) epilepsy and (ii) diabetes.
§ Mr. NeedhamAs the benefits system does not make specific provision for special dietary needs, the cost has not been assessed nor is an estimate of the numbers mentioned available.