DEVELOPMENT OF OBESITY VACCINATION

Early day motion 400, tabled 16 July 2012 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House welcomes the Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology's recent publication in which it was reported that a vaccination is currently under development to reduce obesity; notes that in tests, obese mice fed a high fat diet saw a 10 per cent drop in body weight four days after vaccination; further notes that this vaccination could potentially reduce obesity levels and rates of diabetes; also notes that diabetes treatment costs the NHS 1.5 million per hour; and calls on the Government to fund further research into obesity prevention or reduction.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.