BUSHMEAT AND SIMIAN FOAMING VIRUS

Early day motion 895, tabled 23 March 2004 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 83 members.

That this House notes with concern the growing demand for illegal bushmeat and the discovery of simian foaming virus (SFV) in humans who have fed on infected ape flesh; recognises that SFV was originally detected in monkeys and the transfer to humans makes bushmeat extremely dangerous; further notes that thousands of apes, gorillas and other animals are killed in order to supply the bushmeat trade; and calls on the Government to take action against those involved in the illegal bushmeat trade in order to protect animals and human health.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 8, Labour/Co-operative 8, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Independent Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1.