HC Deb 11 November 2003 vol 413 cc175-6W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the action the Government are taking to protect and support the UK food supplements industry. [135765]

Miss Melanie Johnson

I have been asked to reply.

The Government support a safety-based approach to the regulation of food supplements. In considering specific proposals for regulation of this sector, the Government take account of the views of all stakeholders, including the food supplements industry.