Dorset ice cream producer launches product at the House of Commons, with support from local MP Annette Brooke

6.00.00pm GMT Mon 20th Mar 2006

Local MP Annette Brooke is supporting the Dorset-based company Purbeck Ice Cream in its bid to supply its award-winning ice creams and sorbets to the House of Commons.

Annette Brooke has introduced a parliamentary motion in support of Purbeck Ice Cream as it prepares for a tasting day at the House of Commons this week.

Purbeck Ice Cream has found success as a small-scale farm-based company, with its products now available throughout Dorset and in scores of shops and restaurants country-wide including at Kew Gardens and Harvey Nichols. The company is renowned for its natural, farm-made products and innovative flavours, including Champagne & Strawberry and Chilli Red.

All Purbeck Ice Cream uses ingredients which are GM-free and without artificial flavourings, preservatives or colours as well as no additional natural colours. The company also recycles approximately 95% of its waste.

Annette Brooke said:

"I am delighted to support Purbeck Ice Cream as it represents both Dorset and other small and innovative businesses around the country.

"It is wonderful to see such an environmentally conscious business thrive, and I hope that we will soon be able to savour the delights of their ice cream here at the House of Commons."

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

Purbeck Ice Cream: http://www.purbeckicecream.co.uk

EDM 1836

PURBECK ICE CREAM TASTING DAY 16.03.2006

Annette Brooke

That this House welcomes the decision of the House of Commons Refreshment Department to invite Purbeck Ice Cream to hold a tasting day in Portcullis House on 22nd March 2006; congratulates Purbeck Ice Cream on its award-winning innovative products; recognises the company's success in using local small-scale production based in Dorset; further welcomes the company's use of natural, GM-free ingredients without artificial or added colours; and encourages hon. Members and parliamentary staff to visit the tasting stand and try the distinctly different flavours and exceptional quality of this fresh, natural and wholesome Dorset made ice cream.

The EDM now has 7 signatories including 5 of the Dorset MPs:

Annette Brooke - Mid Dorset and North Poole

Oliver Letwin - West Dorset

Robert Walter - North Dorset

Robert Syms - Poole

Tobias Ellwood - Bournemouth East

Derek Conwy

Mike Weir