WHO EXPERT REPORT ON DIET AND CHRONIC DISEASE

Early day motion 870, tabled 11 March 2003 by Ian Gibson (Labour). Signed by 68 members.

That this House welcomes the World Health Organisation expert report on diet and chronic disease; notes that the report states that dietary factors and excess body weight contribute significantly to the incidence of some types of cancer; further notes that the report recommends an adequate daily intake of fruit and vegetables to reduce the risk of oral, oesophageal, stomach and colorectal cancers; further notes that the increase in global urbanisation has distanced people from the source of primary food production and calls on the Government to take further steps to ensure access to a varied and nutritious diet with sufficient fruit and vegetables for people on low incomes.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Liberal Democrat 14, Labour/Co-operative 4, UUP 3, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1.