HEINZ DELI MAYO TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENT

Early day motion 1889, tabled 25 June 2008 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

That this House notes that the manufacturer Heinz has withdrawn its television advertisement, which features two men kissing, on the basis of 200 complaints that it might be embarrassing for parents with children to watch; further notes that millions of children watch depictions of same-sex relationships in soap operas every day; further notes that the advertisement was not intended to be a realistic depiction of a same-sex relationship, and that the advertisement was intended to be humorous; believes that Heinz's decision was ill-considered and likely to offend millions of gay, lesbian and transgender people; and calls on Heinz to reconsider its decision.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 9.