§ Mrs. BrintonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which bodies he will consult concerning the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy in relation to folic acid and the prevention of disease; and what issues the consultation will cover. [120986]
§ Yvette CooperThis will be a public consultation. The consultation document will be placed in the Library, available on the Department of Health and Food Standards Agency websites (www.doh.gov.uk and www.foodstandards.gov.uk respectively), and circulated to a wide range of public health, consumer and industry interests. The consultation will cover the full range of issues relating to the fortification of flour with folic acid.