Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 9 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 55 members in total.

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SUPERMARKET LABELLING OF MEAT

That this House notes that currently most fresh meat produce is labelled to include its source of origin; expresses concern that similar standards of labelling are not as strictly enforced in the case of ready meals which include processed meat; further notes that it is permissible for meat and other products to be produced overseas, imported into the United Kingdom and processed then labelled as British; further notes that actual British meat is of a very high standard, and that British animal welfare standards are some of the best in the world; regrets that those purchasing products containing processed meat may be misled by incorrect labelling into purchasing an inferior product; calls upon the Government to close this loophole; and further calls upon supermarkets and other retailers to exceed minimum legal requirements by ensuring that only produce that has been produced in the United Kingdom is labelled as British.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

SUPERMARKET LABELLING OF MEAT (217A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Angus Brendan MacNeil (primary, Scottish National Party) and tabled on Tuesday, 16 December 2008. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

at end add `or Scottish, dependent on which designation the producer feels will command a greater premium price.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

217 

217A1 

Session

2008-09

Other sponsors

Lynne Jones

Annette Brooke

David Leslie Taylor

Roger Williams

Stephen Williams

Subjects

Food Trade

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk