Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 1998. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 1998 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health, What representations he has received regarding links between levels of dietary salt-consumption and the incidence of hypertension. (Failed OPQ).
- Answer
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Mrs. Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received regarding links between levels of dietary salt consumption and the incidence of hypertension. [29328] Ms Jowell: We have received a letter from the Salt Manufacturers' Association. The Department asked the Faculty of Public Health Medicine, with the British Heart Foundation, to host a seminar to bring together a wide spread of scientific opinion to consider whether a reduction in salt consumption for the general population is advisable. A report is expected later this year.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 29328; 307 c162W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Diets Diseases Salt Hypertension
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