§ Mr. Joplingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his policy regarding the proposal to increase the proportionate use of cyclamates in food and soft drinks in the United Kingdom; and if he will now make a statement.
§ Mr. HoyI am not aware of any proposal to increase the quantities of cyclamates permitted to be used in soft drinks, the only food (as defined in the Food and Drugs Act, 1955) in which such use is at present permitted.
354WMy right hon. Friend is considering the report of the Food Additives and Contaminants Committee and the representations which have been made to him on its recommendations regarding the use of cyclamates in food generally and he will announce his decision as soon as possible.