MEAT HYGIENE SERVICE

Early day motion 1559, tabled 14 May 2008 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House welcomes the decision of the Food Standards Agency not to push ahead with its plans to privatise meat inspection; congratulates the campaign run by Unison to draw attention to the dangers of privatisation; and considers that a period of stability is necessary in this industry in order to ensure that only the best quality meat is available for sale as a prerequisite of keeping most of this industry in the public sector.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 7, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.