§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what research has been done into the possible link between artifically softened water and cot deaths; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyWe are aware of no such research. As we indicated in the Government's reply to the Social Services Committee report on perinatal, neonatal and infant mortality (Cm 741), the Medical Research Council is currently undertaking a major review of literature on research into the causes of sudden infant death. I will arrange for this question to be brought to its attention.