Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (Hansard, 16 July 1998)

HL Deb 16 July 1998 vol 592 c43WA 43WA

Earl Baldwin of Bewdley
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the timetable and working arrangements for the new Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals; and what steps are being taken to ensure that the new group bases its report on sound science; and [HL2594]
Whether they have any plans to review the membership and the proposed chairmanship of the new Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals. [HL2595]

§ Lord Donoughue
The Government are considering whether any change is required to the arrangements for the Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals in the light of the recommendations made by the Agriculture Select Committee in its report on Vitamin B6. As regards the chairmanship, I refer the noble Lord to the reply given by Baroness Jay on 9 July 1998 (WA153)