§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what studies are currently being undertaken into the nutritional content of the food eaten by pensioners, those on low incomes and those on supplementary benefit.
§ Mr. WhitneyA dietary and medical survey of adults aged 16 to 64, beginning in October, will provide data on a randomly selected sample of the United Kingdom population, including those on low incomes and supplementary benefit. In addition, consumption in low income and pensioners' households is included in the continuing survey undertaken by the national food survey committee. Details appear in its annual report.