Monday, June 14, 2010

FASD Private Members' Bill Introduced


Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty is looking for labels on alcohol warning about the effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

He's put forward a private member's bill for M-P to consider.

"What it simply does is require alcohol packaging have a warning label for pregnant women," says Rafferty. "I've recommended in the bill something to the effect that no amount of alcohol is safe for a pregnant woman to drink."

Rafferty says the bill was prompted by groups and residents seeking more awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.