COURIER CAN IT CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 188, tabled 9 June 2016 by Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party). Signed by 23 members.

That this House recognises the campaign by the Courier to encourage secondary schools in Fife, Tayside, Perthshire and Angus to ban caffeine-based fizzy energy drinks from all school premises; and encourages retailers to act responsibly when selling these products, to adhere to the British Soft Drinks Association’s Code of Practice not to promote energy drinks to under-16s as per Scottish Government policy, in a bid to promote better nutrition, cut sugar intake and prevent the symptoms of over-consumption of which there can be very serious consequences, and improve the general and oral health of children.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 21, DUP 1, Independent 1.