Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Paul Flynn (Labour), on Monday, 11 May 1998, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 143 members in total.

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CHANNEL 4 PROGRAMME - INSIDE QUARANTINE

That this House is appalled by the footage taken at Rutland Quarantine Kennels and Dover and Folkestone Quarantine Kennels which was shown on Channel 4's Undercover Britain programme on Tuesday 5th May; notes that animals were kept in wet, cramped conditions and lacked dry bedding and adequate heating; further notes that welfare and security standards in the two kennels fell below acceptable standards; is concerned at the lack of care and attention shown by the veterinary surgeon and kennel staff; urges the Government to launch a full inquiry into the evidence collected by the programme and to revoke the licences of the kennels until the inquiry has been completed; agrees with the comments of the quarantine kennel owners and vets featured who said that quarantine is now unnecessary and that vaccinating animals against disease would prove more effective; and urges the Government, which is currently reviewing the system, to reform the existing quarantine laws as soon as possible to introduce a safe, effective, humane alternative.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1305 

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Animal welfare Channel Four Quarantine

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk