DOGS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Early day motion 825, tabled 8 June 2000 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 163 members.

That this House congratulates the Government of the Philippine Republic on their Act of 1998 which promotes animal welfare in the Republic; notes with great concern that despite the legislation the illegal killing of dogs for food still continues; respectfully requests the Philippine Government to recognise the repugnant nature of this practice to many countries around the world; and calls upon the relevant authorities to enforce the terms of the 1998 Act by stamping out the selling of dogs for food.

Signatures by party: Labour 127, Liberal Democrat 21, Conservative 6, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent Labour 1, UUP 1, Unknown 1.