Child Poverty

Debate between Lord Nash and Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

Monday 8th December 2014 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

The noble Baroness makes a very good point about the impact on these groups, particularly as they come into nursery and primary provision. It is an area that we need to look at more closely.

[Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (LD)]

My Lords, does the Minister agree that the development of children’s brains and therefore their whole life chances and attainment are crucially affected by the diet of pregnant women? What steps are the Government taking to improve the diet of pregnant women on a low income?

[Lord Nash]

I will have to write to the noble Baroness on that as we are now drifting into health, which is not my brief.