§ Sir. A. Bossomasked the Minister of Health how far official research has been made with a view to reducing the incidence of dental decay in children by means of the consumption of fresh apples; and how far it has been established that better tooth development has taken place on account of such consumption.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI have been asked to reply as representing my noble and
Lincoln C.B Lincolnshire (a) July-Dec. 1954 Year 1958 July-Dec. 1954 Year 1958 National Dried Milk (tins) … … … 27,100 27,800 184,200 184,300 Cod Liver Oil (bottles) … … … 5,300 4,900 30,700 31,900 Vitamin A and D tablets (packets) … … 1,800 4,400 9,300 22,500 Orange Juice (bottles) … … … 26,800 45,100 138,900 239,700 (a) Holland, Kesteven and Lindsey.