LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS FOR SLAUGHTER

Early day motion 1342, tabled 21 April 2008 by Gwyn Prosser (Labour). Signed by 79 members.

That this House supports the goal of the global campaign to end the long distance transport of animals for slaughter; expresses the hope that the European Commission will expedite its review of the European Union rules on transport, proposes a short finite limit on journey times for slaughter and improved standards covering vehicles, journey plans and areas where animals can rest off the transport vehicle; and calls upon the Government actively to support further measures in these areas within the European Union.

Signatures by party: Labour 53, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 5, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent Labour 1.