HC Deb 13 June 1972 vol 838 c240W
28. Mr. Sydney Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the discovery of the disease of rickets amongst Birmingham schoolchildren.

Mr. Alison

I am aware that evidence of rickets is reported to have been found in a sample survey of Birmingham schoolchildren. This evidence is currently being considered by the local health authority, school medical service and officers of my Department.