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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Browning (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 15 July 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health and Social Care Bill.

Health and Social Care Bill

The point was made in Committee—I think that it was borne out by the evidence session—that there are fundamentals in the nutrition of the unborn child, particularly in the early months. They include when nutrients, particularly calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D, are needed to lay down the skeletal frame. By the 25th week the internal organs will be well formed, although one would hope that the foetus would gain in weight thereafter. Many of the deficiencies in underweight babies result from lack of nutrient in the early stages. That was clearly stated, yet the Government appear not to have taken any notice of it.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
479 c179 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Care homes Doctors Hearing impairment Health Health services Human rights EU law Health professions Infectious diseases Local government NHS Qualifications Ministerial powers Public sector Pharmacy Older people Primary care trusts Nutrition Public participation Quarantine Pregnancy Migrant workers Registration Standards Social services Human remains Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence Hearing Aid Council Care Quality Commission Office of the Health Professions Adjudicator Local involvement networks
Legislation
Health and Social Care Bill 2007-08
Link
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