ANIMAL WELFARE IN CHINA

Early day motion 1630, tabled 21 May 2008 by Martin Horwood (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 83 members.

That this House is appalled by the treatment of animals in China, which includes live feeding and performance animals at zoos, organised horse fighting and the mass slaughter of companion animals; notes with deep concern that there are no animal welfare laws in place for the purpose of protecting China's domestic, farmed and captive animals; recognises the unique diplomatic opportunity presented by China's hosting of the Olympic Games in August which will include a meeting between His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China, and the Prime Minister; and urges the Prime Minister, in his discussions with the Chinese President, to raise the issue of animal welfare standards.

Signatures by party: Labour 43, Liberal Democrat 26, Conservative 8, DUP 3, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UKIP 1.