A CAMPAIGN by Romsey MP Sandra Gidley to curb alcohol advertising is gaining support across Parliament.

An early day motion which expresses concern about "the growing social and health harms through increased under-age alcohol consumption" has been signed by MPs from all the main political parties.

The motion urges the Government to ban alcohol advertising on television before the 9pm watershed and from cinemas except before films with an 18' rating.

It argues that "under-age exposure to the promotion of alcohol is more dangerous than exposure to fast foods".

Earlier this month Mrs Gidley, pictured, who is a spokeswoman for the Liberal Democrats, introduced a Bill in the House of Commons to help end the UK's reputation as the "drunk man of Europe".

Mrs Gidley's proposed law, which stands no chance of reaching the statute books without Government support, would also force manufacturers to label their products with the number of units of alcohol they contain, along with a reminder about safe drinking limits.