§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if there has been any change in the observance of the code of practice drawn up by the World Health Organisation regarding the advertising by companies manufacturing artificial baby milk products; and if he will collect centrally information of any violations of the code.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergWe are taking action to apply the aim and principles of the WHO code in the United Kingdom as soon as possible. Guidelines on their implementation by the infant food industry and by health workers will be sent out shortly for consultation with interested parties. These will include proposals on advertising and marketing practices and on their monitoring.