That this House is concerned about the lack of a coherent, modern and transparent complaints procedure for those dissatisfied with veterinary surgeon practices; further notes that despite the excellent care provided by veterinary surgeons, supported by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), mistakes and errors can be made and service users have a right to a fair complaints process; and calls on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to conduct a thorough review of the 1966 RCVS complaints procedure.

That this House is concerned about the lack of a coherent, modern and transparent complaints procedure for those dissatisfied with veterinary surgeon practices; further notes that despite the excellent care provided by veterinary surgeons, supported by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), mistakes and errors can be made and...

That this House supports the film Vanishing of the Bees distributed by the Co-operative and publicising the dangers facing a ??10 billion industry and a key species; further supports the Co-operative's Plan Bee campaign to raise awareness of the dramatic demise of bees and the various disorders and diseases threatening honeybee hives; notes that although in the UK bees contribute ??165 million a year to the economy, this is only a small part of their contribution to sustaining the country's way of life and the way the planet functions, including their crucial role in pollinating some 90 commercial crops worldwide; further notes that the British Beekeepers' Association survey revealed that 30 per cent. of the UK's 240,000 honeybee hives were lost in the winter and spring of 2008 compared to normal yearly losses of around five to 10 per cent.; welcomes the Co-operative's pledge of ??150,000 for research into the causes behind the decline of the honeybee and its 10-point plan on prohibiting the use of a group of eight pesticides on own-brand fresh produce, trialling a wildflower seed mix to attract honeybees and raising awareness of the plight of the UK honeybee; welcomes the Government's efforts to tackle the problems; and calls on the Government to redouble those efforts.

That this House supports the film Vanishing of the Bees distributed by the Co-operative and publicising the dangers facing a ??10 billion industry and a key species; further supports the Co-operative's Plan Bee campaign to raise awareness of the dramatic demise of bees and the various disorders and diseases threatening...

That this House supports the Co-operative's Plan Bee campaign to raise awareness of the dramatic demise of bees and the various disorders and diseases threatening honeybee hives; notes that although in the UK bees contribute ??165 million a year to the economy, this is only a small part of their contribution to sustaining the country's way of life and the way the planet functions, including their crucial role in pollinating some 90 commercial crops worldwide; further notes that the British Beekeepers Association survey revealed that 30 per cent. of the UK's 240,000 honeybee hives were lost in the winter and spring of 2008 compared to normal yearly losses of around five to 10 per cent., welcomes the Co-operative's pledge of ??150,000 for research into the causes behind the decline of the honeybee and its 10-point plan on prohibiting the use of a group of eight pesticides on own-brand fresh produce, trialling a wildflower seed mix to attract honeybees and raising awareness of the plight of the UK honeybee; welcomes the Government's efforts to tackle the problems; and calls on the Government to redouble those efforts.

That this House supports the Co-operative's Plan Bee campaign to raise awareness of the dramatic demise of bees and the various disorders and diseases threatening honeybee hives; notes that although in the UK bees contribute ??165 million a year to the economy, this is only a small part of their...

That this House is concerned by reports of the harm caused by puppy trafficking; congratulates The Kennel Club on its exposure of this problem and its enforcement of strict rules on breeders in the UK; welcomes the caring approach to puppy farming by responsible UK breeders and notes the excellent work undertaken on this issue by the RSPCA, particularly in respect of puppies imported, often from Eire, in a poor state of health and misdescribed in advertisements; and calls on the Government to review policy in this area in order to improve the welfare of farmed puppies and to protect the interests of future puppy owners.

That this House is concerned by reports of the harm caused by puppy trafficking; congratulates The Kennel Club on its exposure of this problem and its enforcement of strict rules on breeders in the UK; welcomes the caring approach to puppy farming by responsible UK breeders and notes the excellent...

That this House congratulates the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on ordering millions of vaccines to enable British farmers to halt the spread of bluetongue and protect their cattle from this dangerous, nasty and painful disease by taking sensible preventative action to care for their animals; but is astounded that EU regulations now effectively stop the use of these vaccines outside protection zones, leaving cattle in danger of contracting this disease, which is carried by insects, risking the spread of the disease and depriving farmers of caring for their cattle properly; and calls on the Government to bring forward measures to take back control of farm animal welfare in the UK.

That this House congratulates the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on ordering millions of vaccines to enable British farmers to halt the spread of bluetongue and protect their cattle from this dangerous, nasty and painful disease by taking sensible preventative action to care for their animals; but is...