Alcock Backs British Bangladeshi Businesses

11.28.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Fri 24th Jul 2009

Tom Brake MP

Shadow MP for Oldham West & Royton including Chadderton, Mark Alcock is supporting Tom Brake MP who has presented an Early Day Motion to Parliament, supporting the British Bangladeshi catering industry.

The EDM states:

"That this House celebrates the diversity of British foods; acknowledges Bangladeshi cuisine to be one of Britain's best known and loved culinary experiences; notes that the British Bangladeshi food industry provides jobs for around 100,000 people; commends the Federation of Bangladeshi Caterers UK for their pioneering work in giving a voice to the sector; and calls on the government to recognise and support British Bangladeshi caterers in the current economic climate."

Mark Alcock said, "So many local people are part of this industry across Oldham Borough, whether it's those who supply produce, people who work in our restaurants, takeaways and markets or simply those who are passionate about the unique and delicious joy of eating Bangladeshi food.

"There is immense pressure on businesses at the moment, and I'm taking action here as part of the work I'm putting in to protect local jobs and the vital income they provide to residents."