§ Dr Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in view of the recent study published in "Archives of Disease in Childhood" on the detrimental effect of maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy on the foetus, if he will set up a departmental inquiry to further research on a greater scale on this matter.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe Department is in touch with the relevant professional bodies which, at its request, are reviewing the risks associated with drinking during pregnancy, in the light of all the available information. When we receive their conclusions we will consider what further action is necessary.