SUPERMARKET LABELLING OF MEAT

Early day motion 279, tabled 30 November 2009 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 51 members.

That this House notes that currently most fresh meat produce is labelled to include its source of origin; expresses concern that a similar standard of labelling is not as strictly enforced in the case of ready meals which include processed meat; notes that it is permissible for meat and other products to be produced overseas, imported to the UK and processed then labelled as British; further notes that actual British meat is of a very high standard, and that British animal welfare standards are some of the best in the world; regrets that those purchasing products containing processed meat may be misled by incorrect labelling into purchasing an inferior product; calls on the Government to close this loophole; and further calls on supermarkets and other retailers to exceed the prescription of law by ensuring that only produce that has been produced in the United Kingdom is labelled as British.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 22, DUP 3, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1.