STORNOWAY BLACK PUDDING

Early day motion 2411, tabled 4 November 2008 by Anne McGuire (Labour). Signed by 10 members.

That this House commends the black pudding makers of Stornoway for their distinctive and high quality product, which is enjoying a growing reputation; welcomes the increased export of Stornoway black pudding from the Western Isles; regrets the marketing of black pudding not made in Stornoway but which uses the name of Stornoway on its labelling; calls on the Government to investigate the possibility of protecting the origin or geographical status for genuine Stornoway black pudding; and encourages all Scots and others to sample the delights of real Stornoway black pudding.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Scottish National Party 1.