asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received concerning the booklet "Preventive Care for Pre-School Children"; and what action he has taken.

Since this handbook was published in 1984 by the British Medical Association and the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Department has made available to and discussed with them views received from the relevant professional bodies. I understand thatproduction of a second edition is underway, and I will arrange for a copy to be placed in the Library when published.