Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 29 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 114 members in total.

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CIRCUS ANIMAL WELFARE

That this House is concerned about the welfare of wild animals in circuses; notes the large body of evidence collected by the Born Free Foundation, Animal Defenders International, RSPCA and others showing that a circus environment cannot provide for the needs of wild animals, including Anne the elephant; is appalled that Anne the elephant is still being moved around the country with Bobby Roberts Super Circus even though she suffers from arthritis; asserts that it would be in her best interests to be retired from circus life; recognises that the proposed duty of care requirement cannot be met in a circus environment; and calls on the Government to introduce measures to end the use of wild animals in circuses in the forthcoming Animal Welfare Bill.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

468 

Session

2005-06

Other sponsors

Eric Martlew

Ann Widdecombe

Andrew Dismore

Lord Randall of Uxbridge

David Leslie Taylor

Subjects

Animal welfare Circuses Wildlife

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk