Alcohol Labelling Bill [HL]
In progressCurrently at: 3rd reading in the Lords.
Originated in LordsUpdated 23 February 2009
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Long title
A Bill to make provision for the labelling of alcoholic beverages; and for connected purposes.
Summary
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 November 2007 – 22 November 2007
- 2nd reading· Lords
18 January 2008 – 18 January 2008
- Committee stage· Lords
1 May 2008 – 1 May 2008
- Report stage· Lords
11 June 2008 – 11 June 2008
- 3rd reading· Lords
1 July 2008 – 1 July 2008
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 198.