HC Deb 28 March 1979 vol 965 c184W
Mr. Bean

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he considers sufficient research is being carried out on the problems of hyperactive children especially in relation to diet in young children and the possible effect of additives and colouring agents in food.

Mr. Moyle

I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Wood Green (Mrs. Butler) on 6 March 1979.—[Vol. 963, c.616–17.]

Mr. Bean

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many schoolchildren have been medically defined as being hyperactive in the Medway health district.

Mr. Moyle

I regret that this information is not available.