COD LIVER OIL

Early day motion 634, tabled 19 July 2005 by John Cummings (Labour). Signed by 47 members.

That this House welcomes the study carried out by Peterlee Sure Start which shows that the behaviour of pre-school children improves dramatically when given a daily dose of fish oils and that following daily doses of Omega-3 fish oil dietary supplement there was marked improvement in the performance of underachieving toddlers, many of whom have been disruptive and unable to concentrate; congratulates Peterlee Sure Start for carrying out this investigation, which could have national significance; and recommends the Report to the Department for Education and Skills and Department of Health.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 4, DUP 2, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.