§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what advice she has received from the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes about the uses of lupin seeds, in particular lupinus angustifolius; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesThe Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes has received two submissions in respect of the use of lupins in food. Further data were requested from the applicants and in respect of lupinus angustifolius additional studies have been commissioned. Meanwhile, the committee is not in a position to formulate its advice.