HC Deb 17 December 1984 vol 70 cc49-50W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to publish the results of the dietary survey of school children referred to by the Prime Minister on 21 February, Official Report, column 457; and whether his Department is undertaking or commissioning any other research relating to nutritional intake.

hygiene standards in hospitals and residential establishments; and what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government for improving nutritional standards in hospitals.

Mr. John Patten

We have no reason to believe that the general standards of hygiene are unsatisfactory. We expect nutritious food to be provided for patients and the Department has given health authorities advice on this.