Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government plans to introduce folic acid fortification of grains and staple foods at the recommended level of 1mg/100g, 10 ppm.

The level of folic acid to be added to non-wholewheat flour is being consulted on as part of the Bread and Flour Regulations review. A final decision on the required level of fortification will follow consideration of the consultation responses alongside advice from relevant expert committees.