END OF EUROPEAN UNION EMBARGO ON BRITISH BEEF

Early day motion 1785, tabled 9 March 2006 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House welcomes the announcement of the end of the European Union's embargo on British beef; notes that due to especially vigorous testing and vetting procedures British beef is now of the best quality and safest in the world; applauds the efforts and commitment of the British farming community in overcoming this difficult period; and calls upon other countries, including the United States, to repeal their ban on European beef imports.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 5, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.