Severe Anaphylactic Shock

Lord Rooker Excerpts

Thursday 26th May 2016 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen]

I certainly agree with the noble Baroness about bees. Education is getting much better in making businesses aware of the dangers of anaphylactic shock and those allergens. In fact, the FSA along with the charity Allergy UK produced very good technical guidance and free online training. They also produced posters, templates and leaflets in different languages, which is particularly important for fast-food outlets. There should be no reason why food outlets are not aware of the 14 allergens of which people must be notified when they buy food.

[Lord Rooker (Lab)]

Will the Minister please update us on the work being done on genetic modification with the aim of eliminating the peanut allergy?

[Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen]

I am aware of that. This could, indeed, be very useful in the future.