HC Deb 28 June 1990 vol 175 c318W
Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the amount an elderly couple needs to spend every week on food to maintain a healthy diet; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

None. Given variations in individuals' dietary requirements and the cost of food it is not feasible to make such an assessment.