Motion text
That this House congratulates the pioneering efforts of the Irish Government for introducing mandatory health labelling on alcoholic drinks to alert consumers to calorie content, grams of alcohol, risks of cancer and liver disease and dangers of drinking while pregnant; recognises that standardised health labelling enable consumers to make informed decisions on alcohol consumption; notes that other food, drink and tobacco products contain clear health information, and where necessary, health warnings, therefore mandatory health labelling of alcohol products would be in line with existing practices; is alarmed that alcohol, like tobacco and asbestos, is a group 1 carcinogen and linked to over 100 illnesses yet such risks are not part of UK alcohol labelling requirements; is concerned that the current voluntary self-regulatory UK model of alcohol labelling does not sufficiently inform consumers; and calls on the Government to follow Ireland’s leadership and introduce mandatory health labelling on alcohol products that informs consumers of the significant health risks, to help reduce soaring rates of alcohol harm in the UK.
Signatures (13)
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.
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
24 May 2023
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
24 May 2023
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
24 May 2023
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
24 May 2023
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
24 May 2023
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
25 May 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
25 May 2023
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
25 May 2023
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2023
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
5 June 2023
Blunt, Crispin
Conservative
Signed on
12 June 2023
McDonald, Andy
Labour
Signed on
26 June 2023
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
10 July 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.