NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Early day motion 879, tabled 26 July 1999 by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 32 members.

That this House welcomes the recent concessions made by Her Majesty's Government concerning the Medicines Control Agency's role in the classification of nutritional supplements; commends the move to ensure that the MCA is required to prove its case for re-classification of a product, rather than placing the burden of proof on the individual or company involved in the manufacture of complementary medicines; observes that although the review is a step in the right direction, the concessions do not go far enough towards restoring the rights of the consumer in buying herbal remedies; and calls for a further reduction in the influence of the Medicines Control agency in the availability of safe complementary remedies and vitamin and mineral supplements.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 14, Labour 12, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.