NUT ALLERGIES

Early day motion 2518, tabled 5 July 2006 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 56 members.

That this House notes the rising number of cases of nut allergies, particularly amongst children; recognises that while many packages and notices in restaurants state that foods may contain nuts, there is very little clear labelling which informs the consumer of whether there is a nut ingredient included; calls on the Food Standards Agency and the food industry as a whole to provide clear instructions and labelling; and calls on the Government to conduct further research on the causes of allergies and possible cures.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 5, Scottish National Party 3, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.