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ANIMAL WELFARE BILL

Early day motion 280, tabled 15 December 2003 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 177 members.

That this House welcomes Her Majesty's Government's commitment to modernise the animal welfare laws; is also pleased that a duty of care is at the heart of the proposed Bill; recognises the crucial role the RSPCA has played in enforcing animal welfare legislation over the last two centuries; and looks forward to an early introduction of a Bill.

Signatures by party: Labour 128, Liberal Democrat 31, Labour/Co-operative 12, Conservative 4, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.