§ 42. Sir J. Edenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is aware that the excessive eating of sweets contributes to the cost of the School Dental Service; and if he will take steps, through the schools, to discourage this practice.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe dangers of excessive eating of sweets are fully recognised. My right hon. Friend already encourages local education authorities to stress the relation between good dietary habits and healthy teeth, and intends shortly to bring this question to their notice again.