HC Deb 17 July 1987 vol 119 c666W
Mr. Battle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will place in the Library a copy of the Food Manufacturers' Federation code on the marketing of breast milk substitues; when he expects the report of the monitoring committee; and what are the current enforcement responsibilities of the committee.

Mrs. Currie

The first general report of the committee responsible for monitoring the FMF code is expected early next year; Ministers received an interim report in June 1986. The committee has no enforcement powers. Its remit requires it to report to the Government any infringement of the code which the person or firm responsible will not remedy. I have arranged for a copy of the code to be placed in the Library.