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Labelling Of Beer, Cider, Perry And Wine

Volume 83: debated on Thursday 25 July 1985

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Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 80(5) (Standing Committees on European Community Documents).

That this House takes note of European Community Documents Nos. 10211/82, craft Directive concerning the labelling, presentation and advertising of beer, cider and perry, and 9452/83, two draft Regulations laying down rules for the description and presentation of wine, grape must and special wines, and supports the Government's intention of introducing measures requiring the indication of the percentage of alcohol by volume of all alcoholic drinks with the aim of reducing alcohol related health problems, and removing certain barriers to trade within the community. —[Mr. Archie Hamilton.]

Question agreed to.