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Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 May 2007. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

I will certainly give consideration to that. My hon. Friend puts his point well. As he says, there is no danger that he will drift down that route, but he raises a serious issue. Anorexia nervosa is a terrible disease. The fashion industry has a profound responsibility not to do anything directly or indirectly to encourage young women, in particular, to become anorexic.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
460 c303 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Clothing Women Anorexia Fashion models
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk