EU FRUIT AND VEGETABLE REGULATIONS

Early day motion 2444, tabled 6 November 2008 by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 35 members.

That this House observes with frustration the implementation of EU regulations which prevent supermarkets and food vendors from selling fruit and vegetables of non-prescribed size and shape; applauds the work of several supermarket chains who have brought this matter to the attention of the public; notes the estimates that imperfect looking fruit and vegetables would be about 40 per cent. lower in price than perfect ones; further notes the benefits that this price reduction would bring to many families struggling during the current economic downturn; and encourages the members of the EU Commission to vote to abolish these regulations when they are voted on 12th November 2008.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 12, Conservative 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, UKIP 1.