HC Deb 22 April 1985 vol 77 c343W
Rev. Martin Smyth

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what studies have been made by his Department of the beneficial effects of vitamin E when taken as a supplement to the normal diet; and if he is satisfied that adequate levels of vitamin E are contained in the normal diet of a normal British person.

Mr. John Patten

None, since I am advised that vitamin E deficiency does not constitute a health problem in the United Kingdom. I understand that the normal British diet provides adequate amounts of vitamin E.