PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO MEAT FARMING

Early day motion 501, tabled 28 March 2001 by Nick Palmer (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House welcomes the intense efforts of all concerned to end the foot and mouth epidemic as soon as possible; notes however that following this and the BSE epidemic there is very widespread concern about practices in farming, transporting and slaughtering animals for meat; and urges that once the epidemic is over, a public inquiry be established with a wide remit to examine health, welfare and economic issues to try to ensure the long-term future of the industry on a sounder basis.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 4.