LIVESTOCK DISEASE

Early day motion 12, tabled 6 November 2007 by James Paice (Conservative). Signed by 58 members.

That this House recognises that climate change makes Britain increasingly vulnerable to exotic animal diseases such as African Horse Sickness; notes that the spread of bluetongue disease into England is likely to have been driven by recent changes in the European climate; understands the devastating impact animal diseases of this kind have on the farming industry; and urges the Government to develop clear plans, including vaccination strategies and supplies, in order to be able to combat animal diseases as soon as they occur.

Signatures by party: Conservative 34, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 5, Labour 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.