Strategy Unit, Obesity And Low Calorie Sweetened Beverages

EDM number 1002 in 2007-08, proposed by Austin Mitchell on 21/02/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Food and Obesity.

That this House notes with interest the work being undertaken by the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit in relation to food and the role of the food industry; observes that currently over 1,000 people in the United Kingdom become obese every day; suggests that the Strategy Unit highlights the fact that one of the single most effective ways in which Government could improve public health is by a consistent message, across all agencies, that consumers who wish to avoid weight gain should consider low calorie options when choosing sweetened beverages; and observes that such an approach would be consistent with growing consumer preferences for diet drinks, require no legislation, and have no cost to the Exchequer.

This motion has been signed by a total of 36 MPs.