CCTV IN UK SLAUGHTERHOUSES

Early day motion 951, tabled 22 January 2013 by Grahame Morris (Labour). Signed by 118 members.

That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of CCTV in UK slaughterhouses; expresses concern that eight of the nine slaughterhouses secretly filmed by Animal Aid have breached the law, a failure rate of 89 per cent; believes that the introduction of compulsory CCTV in UK slaughterhouses will increase animal protection and allow those caught on film breaking the law to be prosecuted; furthermore, thanks the supermarkets for already insisting on CCTV in their slaughterhouse suppliers and welcomes the support of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for the use of CCTV in slaughterhouses as a useful monitoring tool; notes that plant operators who operate CCTV are keen to demonstrate to FSA officials the high standard to which their operatives work; and further believes other UK slaughterhouses should follow this best practice to maintain the UK's position as a world leader on animal welfare standards.

Signatures by party: Labour 74, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 10, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.