20 DAY RULE AND MEAT IMPORTS

Early day motion 1791, tabled 22 October 2002 by Paul Flynn (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House congratulates the Government on its decision to allocate ú1.5 million to provide additional checks at ports of entry to reduce the import of infected meat; notes that in spite of the heroic work of HM Customs and Excise, hugh quantities of illegal drugs and contraband tobacco and alcohol are imported; acknowledges that no system can guarantee to keep out all infected meat; believes that the 20 day rule on animal movement is the best safeguard to restrict the spread of future diseases; and calls on the farm unions to end their irresponsible criticism of the rule.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.