Early day motion · EDM 1566 · 2 Jun 2009

BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM REPORT ON BRITISH RETAILING - A COMMITMENT TO HEALTH

Tabled by Sir Philip Davies (Conservative) 17 signatures

The motion

That this House welcomes the British Retail Consortium's new report British Retailing: A Commitment to Health; is delighted to see UK retailers continue to help their customers choose a healthy, balanced diet through increased ranges, a variety of promotions and campaigns, reformulation and improved consumer education; recognises UK retailers lead the way in Europe and are genuinely committed to playing their part to help stem the UK's obesity crises; congratulates all the report's contributors, namely Asda, Burger King, Boots, The Co-operative Group, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, McDonalds, Sainsburys, Tesco and Waitrose, for the efforts they have made in health and nutrition; and urges all involved in public health to work together to bring about the cultural change necessary to improve the nation's health.

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