EU LEGISLATION ON ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS

Early day motion 2244, tabled 13 October 2011 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 113 members.

That this House notes the forthcoming transposition of the European Directive on the protection of animals used in scientific procedures; is concerned that transposition of the Directive could lead to a lowering of UK standards, for example, reducing the frequency of inspections and lifting restrictions on the use of cats, dogs and horses; welcomes the Government consultation's acceptance that the new Directive necessitates greater transparency; and calls on the Government to maintain and enforce higher UK standards wherever they exceed the minimum requirements in the Directive.

Signatures by party: Labour 63, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 16, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1.