§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what studies he has made of the effect of smoking on breast fed babies; and what advice he has given to general practitioners and others involved in community care of mothers who are breast feeding.
§ Mrs. CurrieQuestions about mothers' smoking habits were included in the recent survey of infant and child feeding carried out by the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys. A report is expected later this year. Health professionals are aware that mothers, including expectant and nursing mothers, should be strongly advised against smoking.