BAGHDAD ZOO

Early day motion 930, tabled 20 March 2003 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

That this House welcomes the stated intention of the United States and British authorities to make best efforts to avoid civilian casualties in their actions in Iraq; reminds them that in war, countless numbers of animals are killed and injured; and calls upon the military to ensure that Baghdad's el-Zawra Zoo is safeguarded and that when hostilities are over military vets will provide urgent assistance to the Zoo and other organisations involved with animal welfare in Iraq.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 1.