Methanol Poisoning (Travel Advice) Bill: Second Reading

Laura Trott's Private Members' Bill seeks to strengthen travel advice issued by the UK government about methanol poisoning risks, particularly for British tourists abroad. The bill aims to ensure the Foreign Office and health authorities provide clearer, more prominent warnings about contaminated alcohol in certain destinations, following deaths and serious illnesses among UK travellers who consumed methanol-laced drinks.

Methanol poisoning from contaminated spirits is an emerging public health hazard for British tourists, with deaths reported in popular holiday destinations. The bill could improve traveller safety by mandating better government warnings and coordination between health and foreign affairs departments, potentially saving lives among UK citizens abroad.

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Layla MoranLiberal Democrats

Oxford West and Abingdon

Spoken on health, culture-community (47 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: questioning, health: opposed, health: neutral (30pts); Committee: health and social care committee (Chair) (25pts); PMB interest (5pts)Voting record

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

Shadow Health and Social Care — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, culture-community (127 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: questioning, health: opposed, health: supportive (30pts); PMB interest (5pts)Voting record

Jerome MayhewConservative and Unionist Party

Broadland and Fakenham

Shadow Transport — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, culture-community (35 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: opposed, health: questioning, health: supportive (30pts); PMB interest (5pts)Voting record

Mr Richard HoldenConservative and Unionist Party

Basildon and Billericay

Shadow Transport — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, culture-community (48 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: supportive, health: questioning, health: supportive (30pts); PMB interest (5pts)Voting record

Dr Zubir AhmedLabour Party

Glasgow South West

Parliamentary Under-Secretary — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, culture-community (58 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: supportive, health: neutral, health: opposed (30pts); PMB interest (5pts)Voting record

Methanol Poisoning (Travel Advice) Bill: Second Reading

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