RESCUE OF SUN BEARS BY EDINBURGH ZOO

Early day motion 522, tabled 15 July 2010 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 27 members.

That this House congratulates Edinburgh Zoo for their magnificent efforts in bringing two sun bears, Rotana and Sommang, to Scotland after they were rescued from inhumane treatment in Cambodia; commends the work of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland in ensuring the safe transfer of the bears to the United Kingdom; notes the importance of such institutions in providing a safe environment for rare animals; and acknowledges the great achievements by the staff at Edinburgh Zoo in educating people about the importance of wildlife conservationand animal welfare.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Scottish National Party 1.