WELFARE OF ANIMALS

Early day motion 136, tabled 23 November 2004 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 17 members.

That this House believes that all animals should be treated as sentient beings and is concerned that unacceptable practices where animals are treated as objects still continue; further believes that all animals, at whatever stage of evolution, deserve protection and recognition; welcomes New Zealand's decision to introduce a bill to grant apes certain basic rights; and calls upon the Government to improve the welfare and status of all animals in the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.