HC Deb 30 November 1992 vol 215 cc69-70W
29. Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement concerning his Department's efforts to enable pensioners to have access to and be able to afford a better diet.

Miss Widdecombe

While endorsing the view that everyone should be encouraged to follow a healthy diet, the Government believe that pensioners, like other benefit recipients, should be free to spend their money as they choose.