DOG EATING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Early day motion 774, tabled 2 February 2010 by Mark Pritchard (Conservative). Signed by 250 members.

That this House congratulates His Excellency Mr Antonio Lagdameo on his appointment as Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Court of St. James; notes the historic special relationship between the United Kingdom and the Republic of the Philippines and the never to be forgotten heroism shown by Filipino allies during World War II; further notes the shared value of respect to the treatment of animals in both countries as evidenced by recent legislation in the Philippines providing severe penalties for those convicted of involvement in the dog meat trade; respectfully requests that Mr Lagdameo conveys to his government the hope of this House that a Special Filipino Task Force is created to enforce these laws thereby eliminating this cruel exploitation of animals once and for all; and calls on the Government to offer support and advice to ensure that the practice is finally stamped out.

Signatures by party: Labour 155, Liberal Democrat 47, Conservative 28, Scottish National Party 6, Independent 5, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UUP 1.