HC Deb 15 May 2000 vol 350 c19W
Mr. Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to provide mothers with vouchers for food supplements to help with the breastfeeding of their babies; and if he will make a statement. [122142]

Yvette Cooper

The Welfare Food Scheme is being reviewed and the Prevention Modernisation Action Team is examining a wide range of options but no conclusions have been reached. Any proposals for change will be subject to parliamentary approval.