HC Deb 28 June 1983 vol 44 cc66-7W
40. Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will now adopt the World Health Organisation's international code of marketing of breast milk substitutes in its entirety.

Mr. John Patten

Following discussions with the Food Manufacturers' Federation, all the interested bodies were consulted about draft proposals to implement a voluntary code of practice designed to secure, in a manner appropriate to the circumstances in the United Kingdom, the aim and principles of the WHO code. Most of the bodies consulted expressed broad satisfaction with the draft proposals. Following further discussions with the Food Manufacturers' Federation the draft proposals have been amended in the light of the consultation and I shall be making an announcement shortly about implementation.