Speeches

Stuart C. McDonald – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Stuart C. McDonald on 2016-01-27.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what his policy is on introducing fortification of bread with folic acid.

Jane Ellison

We are considering all aspects of preconception health as a priority, including the uptake of folic acid. We want children to have the best possible start in life and ensuring optimal maternal health is a key part of this.