Beta This is a new service and it is still being tested. Tell us about a problem.

Parliament's record since 1997: debates, questions, statements, votes, bills, committees and members' interests

Where MPs Stand

Sourced briefings on the record of Parliament

ROYAL COMMISSION ON VIVISECTION

Early day motion 598, tabled 29 April 1999 by James Plaskitt (Labour). Signed by 101 members.

That this House congratulates the Sunday People on its campaign for a Royal Commission on vivisection; congratulates the Government on progress to date with respect to testing for cosmetic, alcohol and tobacco products; urges the Government to fulfil the pre-election pledge in Labour's 'New Life for Animals' document to support a Royal Commission to review the effectiveness and justification of animal experiments, and to examine alternatives; and further suggests the Animal Procedures Committee from the basis of a Standing Royal Commission.

Signatures by party: Labour 78, Liberal Democrat 16, Labour/Co-operative 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.