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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he takes to ensure that the contents of inks used by tattooists do not contain chemicals at a level which is prejudicial to public health.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 April 2005

Reference

432 c1717W;432 c1712W; 222402

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what changes his Department plans to make to its (a) policies and (b) regulatory practices following the recommendations of the Report of the Committee Examining Radiation Risks of Internal Emitters, with particular reference to risk estimates.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 March 2005

Reference

431 c1915W;431 c1908W; 220590

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the maximum safe daily intake of fluoride.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 February 2005

Reference

214234; 431 c684W;431 c680W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will remove (a) formaldehyde, (b) mercury, (c) foetal calf serum and (d) monkey kidney cells from UK childhood vaccines.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

18 January 2005

For answer on

10 February 2005

Answered on

10 February 2005

Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will remove (a) formaldehyde, (b) mercury, (c) foetal calf serum and (d) monkey kidney cells from UK childhood vaccines. [210276] Miss Melanie Johnson: Formaldehyde is used as an inactivating agent to eliminate poliovirus infectivity. Also, it is used to inactivate diphtheria and tetanus toxins. Gluteraldehyde, a closely related chemical, is used to inactivate acellular pertussis toxins. The quantities present in the new vaccines are low, and less than 0.1 milligrams of formaldehyde and less than 0.02 mg gluteraldehyde per 0.5 millilitre dose. Formaldehyde is present naturally in the human body at levels of about 2.5 micrograms per ml of blood. For a two month old child, this is about 10 times as much as in the amount present in a single dose of vaccine. There is no evidence that these quantities pose a risk to health and there are no plans to remove these substances from vaccines. None of the current vaccines used in the childhood immunisation programme contain mercury. Thiomersal, which releases ethylmercury, has played an important role either as a preservative or in the initial stages of the manufacture of some vaccines for over 60 years. Thiomersal was contained in the diphtheria, tetanus and whole cell pertussis (DTwP) and diphtheria and tetanus vaccines. However, with the introduction of the new vaccine Pediacel on 27 September 2004, the routine childhood immunisation programme no longer includes mercury-containing vaccines. Foetal bovine serum is an essential growth supplement for the cells used for the propagation of live viruses. The bovine serums used have demonstrated compliance with European Union regulations for minimising the risk of transmitting animal spongiform encephalopathy agents via human and veterinary medicines. The serum is used solely in the early stage of the manufacturing process of the vaccine and is reduced to trace amounts during purification and dilution steps. The monkey kidney cell line used for the production of inactivated poliovirus in the new vaccines has been extensively examined for contaminating viruses. The cell line meets the requirements of the World Health Organisation and European Pharmacopoeia. To exclude the risk of extraneous viral contamination each production lot is examined for contaminating viruses during the production process. The viral inactivation process has been fully validated. No monkey kidney cells are present in the final vaccine.

Date

10 February 2005

Reference

210276; 430 c1686-7W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make it his policy to ensure that district nurses are informed that a patient discharged from hospital contracted MRSA while in hospital.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

2 February 2005

Reference

210275; 430 c993W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what research he has conducted into the levels of (a) dioxins and (b) PCBs found in (i) wild salmon, (ii) farmed salmon and (iii) flame retardants; and what figures were produced by that research. - Inc table.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

20 January 2005

For answer on

2 February 2005

Answered on

2 February 2005

Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research he has conducted into the levels of (a) dioxins and (b) PCBs found in (i) wild salmon, (ii) farmed salmon and (iii) flame retardants; and what figures were produced by that research. [210976] Miss Melanie Johnson: I am informed by the Food Standards Agency that samples of salmon were included in a survey for dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in marine fish carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food during 1994-96 and a further study by the Food Standards Agency in 2003. The levels which were found are shown in the table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Dioxins PCBs Total Survey Salmon type (number of nanograms World Health Organisation Toxic Equivalent/kilogram fresh weight samples) (1994-96) Farmed (3) 0.8-0.9 2.2-2.7 3.1-3.5 Wild (1) 0.9 1.3 2.2 Unspecified1 (8) 0.6-1.0 1.6-3.0 2.2-4.0 (2003) Farmed only (3) 0.5-0.8 1.5-2.0 2.0-2.8 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1 Five samples were labelled as "retail salmon" and three just as "salmon". We have not conducted a survey of flame-retardants, which, like dioxins and PCBs, are environmental contaminants, in salmon, although a survey is currently looking at dioxins, PCBs and brominated flame- retardants in farmed and wild fish and shellfish.

Date

2 February 2005

Reference

210976; 430 c987W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the average per capita consumption of (a) meat, (b) fish, (c) fruit, (d) vegetables and (e) confectionery has been in each year since 1990. - Includes table.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

20 January 2005

For answer on

27 January 2005

Answered on

27 January 2005

Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average per capita consumption of (a) meat, (b) fish, (c) fruit, (d) vegetables and (e) confectionery has been in each year since 1990. [210844] Miss Melanie Johnson: The information requested on the average per capita consumption of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and confectionery each year since 1990 is shown in the table. The data for 1990 to 2000 have been taken from the national food survey (NFS). The data for 2001-02 to 2002-03 have been taken from the expenditure and food survey (EFS), which replaced the NFS on 1 April 2001. These consumption data are based on household food purchases only and excludes foods eaten away from home. United Kingdom household consumption1 of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and confectionery each year since 19902 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Average consumption, grams per person per week Food group 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Meat3 999 995 983 994 982 986 990 Fish4 147 141 144 148 148 147 158 Fruit5 718 728 733 726 752 778 786 Vegetables (excluding 1,202 1,197 1,196 1,172 1,157 1,144 1,181 potatoes)6 Potatoes7 1,154 1,118 1,095 1,084 1,031 1,021 1,042 Confectionery8 n/a n/a 121 124 120 125 138 Average consumption, grams per person per week Food group 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001-02 2002-03 Meat3 983 985 961 1014 1,032 1,039 Fish4 149 148 146 144 157 154 Fruit5 813 806 800 839 809 852 Vegetables (excluding 1,186 1,152 1,160 1,141 1,080 1,088 potatoes)6 Potatoes7 976 948 907 937 848 809 Confectionery8 134 131 126 151 128 127 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. n/a = data not available 1 Consumption data based on household food purchases only--exclude food eaten out. 2 Source of data: 1990 to 2000: NFS. 2001-02 to 2002-03: EPS. Data from the NFS have been adjusted to enable broad comparisons to be made with data from the EFS. However a break in the series in 2001-02 remains. This must be borne in mind when interpreting reported changes between the year 2000 (source: NFS) and the year 2001-02 (source: EFS). 3 Includes all meat/poultry and meat/poultry products. 4 Includes all fish and fish products. 5 Includes fresh, canned, dried and frozen fruit. Excludes fruit juice. 6 Includes fresh, canned, dried and frozen vegetables, pulses, vegetable based products/ready meals. Excludes vegetable juices/purees. 7 Includes fresh potatoes and potato products (excluding crisps/savoury snacks). 8 Data on confectionery not collected pre-1992. NB: Excludes confectionery eaten outside the home.

Date

27 January 2005

Reference

210844; 430 c551-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which of the recommendations from the Mobile Phone and Health 2004 report by Sir William Stewart have been implemented; whether he has met Sir William Stewart to discuss his report Mobile Phones and Health 2004; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 January 2005

Reference

430 c328W; 210263;210268

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on links between exposure to pesticides and the incidence of prostate cancer, with particular reference to the work of the Advisory Committee on Carcinogenicity. - Ref to 12 January 2005, 429 c530-1W.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 January 2005

Reference

208370; 429 c799W;429 c803W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of whether there is a correlation between increases in air pollution and rates of heart attacks; and how many deaths from heart attacks were ascribed to this cause, in the most recent year for which figures are...

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 December 2004

Reference

204843; 428 c1321W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what evidence he has gathered to support a connection between levels of ozone in the atmosphere and premature deaths; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 December 2004

Reference

200689; 428 c357-8W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what percentage of fruit supplied to schools under the National School Fruit Scheme is sourced from (a) suppliers within 25 miles of the school supplied, (b) national suppliers and (c) overseas suppliers; what percentage of fruit supplied to schools under the National...

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

25 October 2004

For answer on

17 November 2004

Answered on

17 November 2004

Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what percentage of fruit supplied to schools under the National School Fruit Scheme is sourced from (a) suppliers within 25 miles of the school supplied, (b) national suppliers and (c) overseas suppliers; [194273] (2) what percentage of fruit supplied to schools under the National School Fruit Scheme is sourced according to seasonal variations in local and national availability. [194274] Miss Melanie Johnson: From the period September 2003 to September 2004, 38 per cent., of the fruit and vegetables supplied under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme were of United Kingdom origin, with 62 per cent., coming from overseas. Source according to produce type for the year September 2003-September 2004 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. UK origin percentage Non-UK origin percentage Apples 47.95 52.05 Pears 10.82 89.18 Soft Citrus -- 100 Tomatoes 7 93 Strawberries 100 -- Banana -- 100 Carrots 100 -- _________________________________________________________________________________________________. There are currently 14 School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme suppliers supplying seven different types of fruit and vegetables across the country. All suppliers are UK based. We do not hold information centrally about the distance of School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme suppliers in relation to the schools they supply. We have designed the school consumption calendar to reflect any seasonality for produce on a national and international level. Listed in the following table are the primary sources of produce for any given period in time. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Fruit Month Country Apples September-February UK and Northern Europe February-July Southern Hemisphere, eg South Africa, New Zealand Pears September-November UK and Northern Europe Soft Citrus October-January Spain, Portugal, Morocco February South Africa, South America Tomatoes All year UK, Spain Strawberries July and September UK Banana All year Caribbean, North Africa Carrots September-March UK _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Although some fruit, such as satsumas and bananas, cannot be grown in the UK and other types of fruit including apples and pears may only be available in certain areas at certain times of the year, we are keen to explore ways of maximising locally grown produce. We believe that children should have access to the same quality and variety of fruit and vegetables wherever they are in the country. Wherever possible we encourage local and national UK growers to participate in the scheme.

Date

17 November 2004

Reference

426 c1667-8W;426 c1669-71W; 194273;194274

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many schools are participating in the National School Fruit Scheme; and how many deliveries are made per week to these schools. - Including figures.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

4 November 2004

Reference

194272; 426 c384-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, from which holding locations fruit is supplied to schools under the National School Fruit Scheme; and by what methods it is transported. - Including figures.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

25 October 2004

For answer on

4 November 2004

Answered on

4 November 2004

Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health from which holding locations fruit is supplied to schools under the National School Fruit Scheme; and by what methods it is transported. [194271] Miss Melanie Johnson: There are 17 distributors to the school fruit and vegetable scheme operating out of 23 distribution centres around the country. These are shown in the following table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Distributor Location of distribution centres Pioneer Foods Cumbria NCB Liverpool CATS Preston Wilson Catering Manchester G W Price North Yorkshire Country Fresh South Yorkshire F W Gedney Norfolk/Suffolk Arthur Brett West Midlands Minor Weir and Willis East Midlands, London, South East Peachey's Essex Croydon Fruiterers London H B Hawkes London Prescott Thomas London A G Axton Berkshire West Country Foods Cornwall George Cossey Somerset Redbridge Hereford, Stoke-on-Trent, Gateshead, Southampton, Bristol _________________________________________________________________________________________________. The distributors primarily use diesel powered long wheelbase transit-type vans. Distributors are located strategically around the country to attempt to minimise the journey time to schools.

Date

4 November 2004

Reference

194271; 426 c384W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment has been made of whether there is a risk to children of illness due to living close to petrol filling stations.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 October 2004

Reference

425 c800W;425 c800-1W; 192320

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will ask the Food Standards Agency to publish good practice guidelines for the use of the term, suitable for vegetarians, on food labels and menus. Ref to 15 September 2004, 424 c1643-44W.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 September 2004

Reference

424 c1755W;424 c1753W; 188055

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he intends to take to prevent the inclusion in foods labelled as vegetarian of processing agents derived from animals.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 September 2004

Reference

424 c1755-6W;424 c1753-4W; 188056

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will take steps to ensure that all meat or meat products on sale which are the result of a slaughter process where pre-stunning has been absent are required to be labelled accordingly.

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 September 2004

Reference

182246; 424 c929-30W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what studies he has (a) commissioned and (b) reviewed concerning the presence of rocket fuel in milk. - (Holding answer 5 July 2004).

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 September 2004

Reference

182242; 424 c911W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people are estimated to be treated in hospitals and health centres as a consequence of falls following contact with dog excrement on public byways and in public spaces; what the estimated cost to public health authorities of treating patients for...

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 September 2004

Reference

424 c891W;424 c891-2W; 185894;185895

House

House of Commons

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