SATURATED FATS

Early day motion 1221, tabled 30 March 2009 by Mike Penning (Conservative). Signed by 52 members.

That this House congratulates Asda, Boots, The Co-operative Group, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose for their commitment to reducing the levels of saturated fat consumed in the UK; welcomes retailers proactively taking voluntary steps to reformulate existing foodstuffs, introduce lower fat alternatives of popular products, use labelling to inform consumers of the levels of saturated fat in their food and use their understanding of consumer purchasing behaviour to raise awareness and develop long-lasting change; recognises that tackling the nation's obesity crisis requires a multi-faceted approach; and further welcomes members of the British Retail Consortium leading by example and playing their part.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Conservative 12, Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UUP 1.