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FUTURE OF FARMING

Early day motion 1349, tabled 20 May 2002 by David Drew (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 135 members.

That this House welcomes the report from the Policy Commission on the Future of Farming; is however disappointed that it did not discuss fundamental animal welfare issues in detail; believes that such considerations need urgent attention and should be placed at the heart of future farming policy; further believes that farm animal welfare is of fundamental importance to the whole farming and food sector and improvement in disease control and animal health; and therefore urges her Majesty's Government to incorporate this centrally in their future strategy.

Signatures by party: Labour 78, Liberal Democrat 31, Labour/Co-operative 11, Conservative 8, UUP 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.