VALENCE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Early day motion 990, tabled 23 January 2014 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 1 member.

That this House congratulates Valence Primary School in Dagenham on its decision to ban the consumption of sugary drinks by pupils; notes that this decision has been taken to improve the health of pupils attending the school; recognises that currently an estimated 30 per cent of children are either overweight or obese and are more likely to develop obesity-related health complications as they age; further recognises that obesity and its related conditions cost the UK economy an estimated £15.8 billion per year and result in tens of thousands of unnecessary deaths; and calls on the Department for Education to write to all schools in the country to challenge them to cut sugar consumption in their canteens and vending machines.

Signatures by party: Labour 1.