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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 January 2010.


Food: Infant Milk

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will discuss with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees the desirability of entering into a new partnership agreement with Nestlé, with reference to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent relevant World Health Assembly resolutions.
Answer

We fully support the principles of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent resolutions adopted by the World Health Assembly and are committed to the promotion and encouragement of breastfeeding for infants. We have spoken with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and understand that they are in the process of considering their position.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
378; 716 c98WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Codes of practice Marketing UN High Commissioner for Refugees Infant foods Nestlé
Link
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