Written question asked by Nick Hawkins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has made to EU officials on behalf of UK businesses in relation to plans for a draft Directive on nutritional supplements for sports competitors; and if he will make a statement. (Holdin answer 24 May 2004).

Answer: Mr. Hawkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has made to EU officials on behalf of UK businesses in relation to plans for a draft Directive on nutritional supplements for sports competitors; and if he will make a statement. [175282] Miss Melanie Johnson: [holding answer 24 May 2004]: A working document for a Directive on foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sports people, was issued by the European Commission in April 2004 and an expert working group was held on the 10 May 2004. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) represents the United Kingdom for this work and its officials attended the expert working group. The FSA has already had discussions with the industry about the draft Directive and will continue to do so as the negotiations progress.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 175282; 421 c1605W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Dietary supplements EU action Nutrition Nutrients Sports competitors
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk