OBESITY AND LOW CALORIE SWEETENED BEVERAGES

Early day motion 372, tabled 30 June 2010 by Kevin Barron (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House notes with concern that currently over 1,000 people in the UK become obese every day; suggests that one of the single most effective ways in which Government could improve public health is by a consistent message, across all agencies, that people who wish to avoid weight gain should consider low calorie options when choosing sweetened beverages; and observes that such an approach would be consistent with growing consumer preferences for diet drinks, require no legislation, and have no cost to the Exchequer.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.