Written question asked by Peter Thurnham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: When he expects to receive the interim report by the Food Advisory Committee on Nutritional Labelling and Health Claims.

Answer: Mr. Thurnham: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to receive the interim report by the Food Advisory Committee on nutritional labelling and health claims; and if he will make a statement. [3590] Mrs. Browning: The Food Advisory Committee has not been asked to make an interim report on these matters. It is currently reviewing functional foods and health claims and is due to consider the issues again at its December meeting.

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