CONFECTIONERY ADVERTISING

Early day motion 832, tabled 6 February 2007 by Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House welcomes Masterfood's recent policy change to refuse to direct advertising at children under the age of 12; recognises the significant challenge obesity poses to future and current generations; notes the importance of a healthy, well balanced diet; and urges other manufacturers of confectionary products not to direct marketing to children of primary school age.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 13, Conservative 4, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.