Motion text
That this House notes with concern the sale of detox tea products containing senna and other strong laxative ingredients to young people; further notes that these ingredients are usually used in medication to treat constipation and can have significant detrimental health impacts if used regularly primarily for weight loss; observes that detox teas are aggressively marketed through social media with a focus on unproven health benefits without reference to their harmful ingredients; further observes that detox teas are currently unregulated and can be purchased by people of any age; highlights that these products can exacerbate mental ill-health and eating disorders; and calls on the Government to ban the use of laxative medication in teas and to introduce a stronger regulatory framework and safeguards for the marketing of weight-loss products on social media.
Signatures (19)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 October 2019
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 October 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2019
Hollern, Kate
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2019
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 October 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 October 2019
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
24 October 2019
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
24 October 2019
Lewis, Dr Julian
Conservative
Signed on
24 October 2019
Pearce, Teresa
Labour
Signed on
24 October 2019
Davis, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on
24 October 2019
West, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
24 October 2019
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
24 October 2019
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 October 2019
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 October 2019
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
24 October 2019
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
28 October 2019
Malhotra, Seema
Labour
Signed on
4 November 2019
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.