§ Mr. Lesterasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food why it is proposed in the draft sweeteners in food regulations to permit the introduction of a new synthetic sweetener, acesulfame K in the United Kingdom; and what study was made of evidence from Germany.
§ Mrs. FennerAfter considering all the available evidence relating to acesulfame K, the Government have been advised by their independent expert committees that its use should be permitted.