§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what surveys he is considering carrying out into various aspects affecting the health of schoolchildren; and if he will give details of these;
(2) what surveys he intends to carry out on the effect of the changes in school meal regulations on the health of schoolchildren; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergA number of studies and surveys of aspects of schoolchildren's health and nutrition is in progress or being prepared. These include a long-term study of schoolchildren's health and growth, a survey of their dental health, a survey of their smoking habits, and assessments of the effects of health education programmes in schools. A feasibility study for a survey of schoolchildren's dietary intake, including school meals, is in progress.