Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy

HC Deb 18 November 1991 vol 199 cc46-7W

Ms. Walley

To ask the Lord President of the Council what account the House of Commons Refreshment Department has taken of the recommendations of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy.

Mr. MacGregor

As part of a continuing policy of seeking to provide nutritious and appetising food of a good standard for Members, their staff, and staff of the House, the Refreshment Department retains and follows the advice of a qualified nutritional consultant. That advice takes account of the various studies and conclusions of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy, including those contained in the recent report of the panel on dietary reference values.