ANIMAL WELFARE

Early day motion 49, tabled 15 November 2006 by Bill Wiggin (Conservative). Signed by 91 members.

That this House supports the Animal Welfare Act [2006] and the benefits it will bring; recognises that much of the important detail will follow in the form of regulations and codes of practice; and calls upon the Government to ensure that Parliament will have the opportunity to scrutinise the proposed draft regulations and codes of practice prior to their commencement.

Signatures by party: Conservative 67, Liberal Democrat 14, Labour 6, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.