HC Deb 09 February 1987 vol 110 cc137-8W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to his reply of 3 November 1986, Official Report, column 363, regarding soya milk, what is the source of the advice that cows' milk is nutritionally better than soya milk as a source of energy, protein, calcium and other minerals, and certain vitamins essential for the growth of a healthy child.

Mrs. Currie

The advice is given by the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy in its report "Present-Day Practice in Infant Feeding 1980". I understand that a further report expected later this year repeats this advice.