GREYHOUNDS

Early day motion 66, tabled 15 November 2006 by Bill Wiggin (Conservative). Signed by 105 members.

That this House calls on the Government to address animal welfare concerns within greyhound racing; notes that 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year, only 2,000 of which are known to be re-homed; and calls upon the Government to introduce appropriate codes of practice under the Animal Welfare Act at the earliest opportunity.

Signatures by party: Conservative 75, Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.