WEEKLY WEIGH-INS FOR HONOURABLE MEMBERS

Early day motion 357, tabled 24 February 1999 by Malcolm Savidge (Labour). Signed by 31 members.

That this House congratulates the honourable Member for Walsall South on his initiative to improve the health and well-being of colleagues by introducing weekly weigh-ins at the Commons; congratulates all participants who, collectively have shed 324.5 pounds; notes that in recognition of their efforts on 23rd February Weight Watchers (UK) Ltd. presented a cheque for ú8,177.15 to Madam Speaker for Save the Children; welcomes the decision to continue the weekly weigh-ins and to make it easier for participants to follow their healthy eating plan; and requests that the 'points' value of at least two of the meals available daily in the Commons cafeteria are listed on the menus.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 4, Labour/Co-operative 2.