§ Q100. Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make it his policy that all Government purchases of food are in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on the Medical Aspects of Food.
§ Mr. John PattenThe recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer's committee on medical aspects of food policy are concerned with nutrient intake. My right hon. Friend has asked the British Nutrition Foundation and the Health Education Council that their joint advisory committee on nutrition education turn the COMA advice as soon as possible into practical guidelines. When these appear they will be brought to the attention of all government and public bodies which have a responsibility for catering and dietetics.