ANIMAL WELFARE

Early day motion 341, tabled 15 June 2005 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 150 members.

That this House welcomes the inclusion of the Animal Welfare Bill in the Government's programme for this session and supports the principle of the welfare offence which provides a duty of care towards animals; notes the horrific case last year of three neglected horses with hooves more than fourteen inches long; and urges the Government to introduce its Bill as fast as possible so that animals may be given greater protection.

Signatures by party: Labour 93, Liberal Democrat 35, Conservative 16, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.