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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Alan Meale (Labour), on Thursday, 2 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 125 members in total.

WELFARE OF GREYHOUNDS

That this House calls on the Government to address animal welfare concerns within greyhound racing; notes that 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year, only 2,000 of which are known to be re-homed; welcomes provisions for improving racing greyhound welfare in the Animal Welfare Bill; and calls on the Government to bring forward measures, including the possible introduction of compulsory levies, to ensure that proper levels of funding are made available from within the industry towards the cost of greyhound welfare.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

WELFARE OF GREYHOUNDS (1742A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Derek Conway (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Thursday, 9 March 2006. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
at end add `and congratulates The Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club for their work in extending care and welfare for greyhounds retired from racing.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1742 
1742A1 
Session
2005-06
Other sponsors
Lord Bellingham
Paul Flynn
Lord Stunell
Rudi Vis
Philip Hollobone
Bob Russell
Subjects
Animal welfare Greyhound racing
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk