To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what guidelines he has issued in respect of preventive and treatment strategies for patients in high-risk groups of osteoporosis; [36332](2) what action has been taken to consider the role of diet in the prevention of osteoporosis; and if he will make a statement. [36333]

It is the responsibility of professional bodies to develop clinical guidelines where a need has been identified. Discussions have begun between the Department and the relevant medical royal colleges with a view to their developing clinical guidelines for osteoporosis. In addition, a new expert advisory group has been set up and will be considering the dietary aspects of osteoporosis prevention. Details of the group will be announced shortly.