§ 77. Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals he has to monitor the effects of nutrient depletion on long-stay hospital patients whose diet comprises cook-chill meals.
§ Mr. FreemanAn expert group which recently reviewed the cook-chill guidelines concluded that, provided the guidelines are followed, food produced by the cook-chill method is as nutritious as food produced by conventional catering. Regional and district health authorities are responsible for monitoring hospital catering services.