HC Deb 11 July 1972 vol 840 c282W
49. Mr. Sydney Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has for further research work to determine the extent of the disease of rickets amongst Birmingham schoolchildren; and what money his Department proposes to allocate for this.

Mr. Alison

The whole question of rickets was last extensively reviewed in 1969 when the conclusion was reached that there was no evidence of an important incidence of sub-clinical deficiency. We are, however, seeking expert advice on the present situation and when this has been studied in the Department I shall write to my hon. Friend.