Women should not drink any alcohol while they are pregnant because of the risks to their unborn child, an MP said today. Bill Esterson wants it to be made compulsory for all alcoholic beverages to carry compulsory warning labels directed at expectant mothers. The Labour MP for Sefton Central on Merseyside was due to present his Alcohol Labeling (Pregnancy) Bill during this morning's session of Parliament, after PMQs. Mr Esterson said at least one in 100 babies are born damaged because of the effects of alcohol. 'This is a vitally important issue,' he said ahead of introducing his bill today. 'Everything possible needs to be done to bring this to an end, and MPs in Parliament have the power to take steps to do just that.
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