Eating Out With Coeliac Disease

EDM number 1125 in 2008-09, proposed by Gordon Banks on 18/03/2009.
Categorised under the topics of Diseases and Food.

That this House recognises that people with coeliac disease have an autoimmune disease for which the only treatment is a lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet; acknowledges that 58 per cent. of those diagnosed with coeliac disease are most concerned about the lack of safe gluten-free options offered in restaurants and similar places; urges chefs and caterers to improve the availability of gluten-free choices; and commends and supports Coeliac UK for its Eating Out campaign to make eating out possible for people with the condition which will significantly improve their quality of life and create more business for the hospitality sector.

This motion has been signed by a total of 73 MPs, 2 of these signatures have been withdrawn.