Bill · started in the Lords
Alcohol Labelling Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision for the labelling of alcoholic beverages; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 3rd reading (Lords)
The story so farThe Alcohol Labelling Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 22 November 2007 by Lord Mitchell (Labour). It is now at third reading in the House of Lords. Third reading is the final vote in this chamber; if the bill passes, it moves to the other House.
What the bill does
The Bill would require alcoholic drinks to be labelled with the following warning: GOVERNMENT WARNING: Avoid alcohol if pregnant or trying to conceive. <br><br>The Bill would stipulate details on the size of the warning. Failure to comply would be a criminal offence. <br><p> </p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 22 Nov 2007
- 2nd reading Lords 18 Jan 2008
- Committee stage Lords 1 May 2008
- Report stage Lords 11 Jun 2008
- 3rd reading Lords 1 Jul 2008
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 23 Feb 2009.