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ENGLAND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FROM 2007

Early day motion 535, tabled 6 July 2005 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 24 members.

That this House notes the campaign by the RSPCA to ensure that the England Rural Development Programme (ERDP) from 2007 includes a strong commitment to high welfare standards for farm animals; further notes the steps taken in Wales and in Scotland to support animal welfare through rural development schemes there; and urges the Government to follow the example of the devolved administrations by ensuring that the ERDP sets out ambitious targets and funding streams, including within the agri-environmental heading for the maintenance and improvement of welfare standards for farm animals in England.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 2, UUP 1.