HC Deb 25 January 1999 vol 324 c102W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he anticipates the Food Standards Agency will begin giving guidance on health and diet. [66575]

Ms Jowell

We will be publishing a draft Bill for consultation later this month. If legislative time permits, we propose to introduce a revised Bill during the current Parliamentary session. If Parliament's assent is received quickly, we hope that the agency will begin work in 2000.