In attendance were:

Sir Paul McCartney, Vegetarian Society patron
Rose Elliot MBE, Vegetarian Society patron
Tony Banks
Norman Baker MP
Shona McIssac MP
John Austin MP
Lord Weatherill
David Amess MP
Dave Pye
Tina Fox
Christine Tilbury

House of Commons catering staff, trained by The Vegetarian Society’s Cordon Vert School, provided a vegetarian lunch to mark the launch of special National Vegetarian Week menus in all Palace of Westminster dining rooms next week. The House of Commons catering department are once again actively participating in this week-long initiative. The Vegetarian Society praises their enthusiasm and efforts.

Sir Paul McCartney said:
“ What could be better than enjoying great tasting food that is not only good for your health, but also far better for the planet and the creatures that live with us upon it?”

The Vegetarian Society’s chief executive, Tina Fox, commented:

“ Whilst it is a privilege and a pleasure to enjoy fantastic food in exalted company, the real purpose of this dinner was to make a timely point to MPs that food labelling is an important issue, and that a legal definition of the word ‘vegetarian’ would make life easier and safer for consumers and the food industry alike. The Vegetarian Society is very grateful to our patrons Sir Paul McCartney and Rose Elliot MBE for supporting us on this matter.” Tina also thanked Ian Cawsey MP for hosting the event.