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Tuesday 23rd October 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Steve Barclay Portrait Stephen Barclay
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I am not aware of the specific details of that, but I am happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss it if he has particular concerns he wishes to raise.

Marcus Fysh Portrait Mr Marcus Fysh (Yeovil) (Con)
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T5. Spina bifida is one of the most prevalent causes of infant mortality and disability, and a campaign has been running for quite a long time to try to fortify flour to prevent it. Successive Governments have ducked the issue, so will we now please seize it?

Steve Brine Portrait Steve Brine
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We are continuing to review the advice from our expert advisory groups on safe levels of folate intake, but, continuing our tradition of announcing things to the House first, I want to inform the House today that we are going to issue a public consultation, as of now, on adding folic acid to flour.

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