HC Deb 04 July 2000 vol 353 c139W
17. Ms Dari Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will introduce new guidelines to help young children with faltering growth, taking account of recent research published by the Children's Society. [127526]

Yvette Cooper

The research undertaken by the Children's Society provides an overview of current practices and the effectiveness of interventions. It gives useful information for professionals working with children. The Department, in providing grant aid, has supported the society in establishing the Feeding Matters programme. Sharing the successful outcomes of these programmes and projects such as Sure Start will enable more families to receive this support.