LIFTING OF THE BAN ON BRITISH BEEF EXPORTS

Early day motion 2101, tabled 4 May 2006 by James Paice (Conservative). Signed by 58 members.

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that the lifting of the ban on British beef exports is properly applied across the EU; regrets that whilst the ban has been in place hundreds of thousands of calves have been shot at birth; believes that it would be far better for farmers and animals if there was a domestic veal industry so that calves could be reared for meat, and that where the live trade takes place the highest standards must be rigorously applied to uphold animal welfare; and calls on the House authorities to ensure that only British veal is served on the parliamentary estate.

Signatures by party: Conservative 44, Labour 7, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.