PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OILS (TRANS FATS) IN FOOD

Early day motion 550, tabled 19 January 2005 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 40 members.

That this House recognises the increasing amount of evidence which suggests that the removal of partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) from foodstuffs would reduce the risk of increased cholesterol, heart disease, strokes and obesity; further recognises the failure of the Food Standards Agency to support any mandatory action to deal with the issue; and urges the Government to take immediate and positive action to eliminate, or reduce, the use of trans fats, beginning with its inclusion in foods in school dinners.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 20, Labour 12, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 2, DUP 1.