§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Minister of State for Social Services what studies have been made by Her Majesty's Government about the dangers of high cholesterol diets.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe booklets "Eating for Health" published by HMSO on behalf of the health departments in 1978 and "Avoiding Heart Attacks" issued by HMSO on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security in 1981 mentioned some relevant work which has been carried out. A number of other investigations into the levels of lipoprotein factors in the blood and their relationship with health and disease are being carried out in a number of laboratories, notably those of the Medical Research Council. I will send details to the hon. Member.
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will issue advice to (a) hospital caterers and (b) social service departments of local authorities encouraging them to produce meals with a low cholesterol intake.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergNo. Guidance on diet is already provided in the Department's booklet "Eating for Health".