ANIMAL TESTING FOR HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS

Early day motion 738, tabled 2 March 2004 by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 138 members.

That this House believes that, in the light of the UK Government's decision in 1998 to no longer license animal tests for cosmetic and toiletry products and ingredients on the basis that the trivial end product could not justify the animal suffering caused, the same lack of justification exists for causing harm to laboratory animals for non-essential items such as carpet shampoo or washing-up liquid; and, taking into consideration the public's clear desire to end animal testing for what they consider to be non-essential items, calls on the Government to introduce a date for a ban on animal testing for what they consider to be non-essential items such as carpet shampoo or washing-up liquid; and, taking into consideration the public's clear desire to end animal testing for what they consider to be non-essential items, calls on the Government to introduce a date for a ban on animal testing for household cleaning products and ingredients.

Signatures by party: Labour 75, Liberal Democrat 32, Conservative 9, Labour/Co-operative 7, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, UUP 3, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.