Dr. Nazih Eldin:

With regard to distribution, it is available throughout the country through the Health Promotion Unit and the health promotion services. We can distribute it, not only to professionals in the health services but also to schools and other organisations.

I am not a politician, but may I comment? Knowledge is important and powerful, but it is not sufficient. We have to change behaviour as well. Chairman, you asked what else can one do. Scotland is proposing to legislate for supermarket displays so that the top shelves, where people can see things easily, will be changed. There are aspects of work that Deputies and Senators can do.

Health promotion in schools is a wholesome concept that needs more than the support of the Department of Education and Skills and of school management. We also need health promotion in advertising, in the availability of food in schools and so on. Health promotion in schools is one of the most important elements of all.

Breastfeeding is rarely mentioned. The levels of breastfeeding in this country are disgracefully low. Women and families need support in this regard. Great work is being done by some elements. Women need support, not only when they are in hospital but also outside hospital and even in preparation before they become pregnant.