§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has for improving nutritional standards. [20730]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsIncluded in the targets my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales has set NHS Wales is to work with others to increase by 2002 the proportion of people who eat green vegetables, salads and fresh fruit most days.
The Health Promotion Authority for Wales whose role is to promote good health and prevent ill-health is also working towards improving nutrition in Wales. Activities include the provision of information to assist people to attain a healthy weight for their height; an examination of nutritional policies and standards in NHS hospitals; the monitoring of dietary interventions projects in schools, such as healthy tuck shops; and surveys every two years of adults' and childrens' dietary intake to identify trends and to highlight needs for intervention.
In addition the Government intend that the Food Standards Agency, when constituted, will have an important role across the UK in providing advice on certain aspects of nutrition.