§ Mr. FauldsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received from the Action Group for the Promotion of Nutritional Therapy about the decision to ban the sale of comfrey products; what reply he has given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesI have received representations from both groups about the recent decision to seek the withdrawal from sale of certain comfrey products containing the highest level of toxic alkaloids. In reply, I have reiterated that this action was taken on the basis of clear and unequivocal recommendations from the independent expert scientific committees that advise Ministers on food safety issues.