Live Animal Exports

EDM number 412 in 2017-19, proposed by Zac Goldsmith on 17/10/2017.
Categorised under the topics of Animal welfare, Animals and Shipping.

That this House notes that tens of thousands of animals are transported long distances from the UK in cramped conditions every year; that these animals may then be exported further to countries beyond the EU with minimal welfare rules for slaughter; welcomes the potential for a ban on the live export of animals after the UK has left the EU; and urges the Government to support the 10 Minute Rule Bill being presented by the Right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet on 25 October 2017.

This motion has been signed by a total of 22 MPs.