NATUREWATCH

Early day motion 1709, tabled 12 October 2004 by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 28 members.

That this House welcomes the opening of Naturewatch's new offices in Cheltenham; commends Naturewatch's work in campaigning against animal cruelty with partners in Lithuania, Ukraine, Australia, Germany, Turkey and the UK; notes the special event to celebrate World Animal Day on 4th October, attended by international partners and patrons of Naturewatch, including Princess Elizabeth de Croy and Pollyanna Pickering; is aware of widespread public support for measures to eradicate cruelty to animals, both wild and domesticated; and urges the Government to review legislation relating to animal welfare in order to reduce and where possible eradicate practices causing cruelty to animals, including animal experiments, intensive farming methods and the destruction of wildlife habitats.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 1.