FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

Early day motion 629, tabled 15 December 2014 by Barry Sheerman (Labour). Signed by 34 members.

That this House notes the proven link between alcohol ingested during pregnancy and a wide range of health defects affecting the child upon birth, including brain damage, heart, kidney and liver damage and developmental problems; commends the work of groups such as the FASD Trust and FAS Aware in raising awareness of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome; further notes that there is no clear evidence that points to a minimum safe amount of alcohol to consume during pregnancy; and calls for a holistic public health strategy focused on early intervention and encouraging no alcohol during pregnancy.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, DUP 6, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.