PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
QUALITY STANDARD MARKS FOR ENGLISH BEEF AND LAMB (7 December 2005)

That this House congratulates the English Beef and Lamb Executive on the successful launch and implementation of its quality standard marks for English beef and lamb; recognises the significant role that these marks can play in adding value for the primary producer together with the valuable contribution made by retailers including Asda, Budgens, the Co-op and Sainsburys in promoting consumer choice and confidence through the use of these marks as part of the primary labelling on packs; welcomes the fact that the marks can now be seen at point of sale in up to 8,000 retail outlets nationwide; and calls on all retailers to continue to support the use of the Quality Standard Mark Scheme as being in the public interest and an aid to informed consumer choice.

Sponsored by:
Mr Peter Atkinson (Conservative)