Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had recent discussions with the Royal College of Physicians on the impact of a diet rich in (a) vegetables, (b) whole grains, (c) beans and (d) lentils on the risk of bowel cancer.

There have been no recent discussions. The Eatwell Guide advises the population to consume a diet which is based on fruits, vegetables and starchy carbohydrates, including wholegrain options where possible.