ROYAL HOSPITAL CEREMONY OF THE CHRISTMAS CHEESES
Early day motion 792, tabled 8 December 2016 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 4 members.
That this House congratulates The Dairy Council in staging the 2016 Annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses, which forms the beginning of the Chelsea Pensioners' traditional Christmas celebrations; further congratulates in-pensioner, Mary Johnston, who was given the honour of cutting the cheese at this historic ceremony; notes that dairy products are a nutrient-rich food for people of all ages as part of a balanced diet; welcomes the work of the Royal Hospital in ensuring that dairy products play an important role in the diet of the Chelsea Pensioners; and calls on the Department of Health to take steps to promote the consumption of nutrient-rich food such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
Signatures by party: Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour 1.