§ 37. Mr. Nichollsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received about the effect of sugar on teeth in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenWe have recently received formal representations from a number of professional organisations involved in children's health expressing concern about the adverse effects of the long-term use of sugar-based medicines on the teeth of sick children. For further information on this issue I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Swindon (Mr. Coombs) on 2 July at columns125–26.