LONDON GIN

Early day motion 883, tabled 23 March 2004 by Baroness Hoey (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House calls upon the Government to take action at EU level to afford London Gin the same status and protection as Plymouth Gin; notes that Beefeater Gin is the only true London gin as it is distilled in Kennington in the constituency of Vauxhall; calls on the Government to urge the European Commission to come forward with proposals to amend EU Council Regulation 1576/89 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks so that London Gin is registered and enjoys appropriate protection as a spirit drink of character and essential definitive qualities distilled in London.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Conservative 3, Independent Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.