BBC WORLDWIDE & CHILDREN'S FOOD LICENSING

Early day motion 1063, tabled 27 April 2004 by Rosemary McKenna (Labour). Signed by 66 members.

That this House welcomes the new food licensing policy adopted by BBC Worldwide; notes the special attention given to reducing levels of salt, sugar and fat in foods; further welcomes the commitments to license new staple food products and to discontinue licensing of everyday treat products and joint promotions with fast food outlets; notes the serious consideration given to restricting the use of additives in children's food; applauds the commitment to clear, simple labelling and to offer a nutritionally balanced diet for young children; and calls on others to follow this positive example.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 13, Labour/Co-operative 7, Scottish National Party 4, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, UUP 2.