SUGAR CONTENT IN FRUIT DRINKS

Early day motion 513, tabled 17 November 2014 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House is alarmed by Action on Sugar's report that a quarter of supermarket fruit drinks contain more sugar than the equivalent volume of Coca-Cola; notes that these drinks are commonly advertised as healthy and targeted at children; further notes a quarter of the products tested met or exceeded the maximum daily adult intake recommended by the World Health Organisation; is concerned such products are contributing to record levels of tooth decay, obesity and type 2 diabetes among children; and calls on the Government to implement legislation to reduce levels of sugar content in food and drink products.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, DUP 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Respect 1.