Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Alan Meale (Labour), on Tuesday, 4 March 2014, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 56 members in total.

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LIVE EXPORT OF HORSES AND PONIES

That this House notes the exposure by the BBC on its Inside Out programme of the UK's failure in its duty to protect horses and ponies from being exported live for slaughter abroad; is appalled that animals continue to be transported long distances in this process with little regard shown for their health and welfare during such arduous journeys; reminds the Government of promises past and that legislation is currently in place to prevent such treatment from occurring; is also aware that a recently signed tripartite agreement to further restrict the unlimited movement of less financially valued stock is now in place; and urges those responsible to use that tripartite agreement to both police and enforce this policy forthwith.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1141 

Session

2013-14

Other sponsors

Jim Dobbin

Peter Bottomley

Ronnie Campbell

Graham Stringer

Jonathan Edwards

Subjects

Animal welfare Animals Trade

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk