Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 4 June 2014, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 44 members in total.

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WELFARE OF IMPORTED PUPPIES

That this House notes with concern the growing number of puppies being imported from Eastern Europe following the relaxation of the UK's quarantine rules; further notes that some points of entry have recorded an increase in the number of illegally imported dogs detained; is concerned at the lack of specific regulations governing transport conditions and journey times for these animals; is further concerned that many may be reared and transported in poor conditions; questions the validity of the paperwork accompanying many of these animals; is further concerned that these imports could introduce disease to the UK, potentially including rabies; applauds the work of the FOUR PAWS organisation and others in this area; and calls on the Government to strengthen the current rules to end this trade in puppies and protect the UK's rabies-free status.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

17 

Session

2014-15

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Kelvin Hopkins

Jeremy Corbyn

Bob Russell

Mary Glindon

Subjects

Animal welfare Animals Trade Eastern Europe

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk