USE OF ANIMAL BASED RENNET BY MASTERFOODS LTD

Early day motion 1481, tabled 15 May 2007 by Janet Anderson (Labour). Signed by 70 members.

That this House notes with concern the decision by Masterfoods Ltd to start using animal based rennet in their confectionery products, such as Mars Bars and Snickers; recognises that this decision will mean that many people are unable to eat their products; agrees with the Vegetarian Society that the company's move is incomprehensible; considers this to be a regressive step in contrast to other producers who are removing animal products from their ingredients; and calls upon Masterfoods to reverse its decision without delay,

Signatures by party: Labour 52, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.