HALAL AND SHECHITA SLAUGHTER - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House, while wanting to see every practical effort made to improve the welfare of farmed animals, also believes that freedom of religion is integral to a free society; recognises the importance of halal and shechita methods of slaughter to Britain's Muslim and Jewish communities; expresses concern that reported proposals, however well-intentioned, from the Farm Animal Welfare Council may impose unacceptable restrictions on religious freedom; and calls upon the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to defend the liberty of religious minorities.

Signatures (60)

Supporters (59)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

May, Mrs Theresa

26 November 2003

Amess, Mr David

3 December 2003

27 November 2003

Barker, Gregory

26 November 2003

Bexhill and Battle

26 November 2003

Ulster Unionist Party

4 December 2003

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Bottomley, Sir Peter

26 November 2003

Brazier, Mr Julian

3 December 2003

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

3 December 2003

East Londonderry

Djanogly, Mr Jonathan

1 December 2003

Duncan, Mr Alan

26 November 2003

Rutland and Melton

Duncan, Mr Peter

27 November 2003

Galloway and Upper Nithsdale

Evans, Mr Nigel

1 December 2003

Fabricant, Michael

26 November 2003

27 November 2003

Cities of London and Westminster

Flight, Mr Howard

9 December 2003

Arundel and South Downs

Francois, Mr Mark

27 November 2003

Garnier, Mr Edward

27 November 2003

Gillan, Mrs Cheryl

Chesham and Amersham

Goodman, Mr Paul

18 December 2003

26 November 2003

North Wiltshire

Grayling, Chris

26 November 2003

Epsom and Ewell

26 November 2003

Heald, Mr Oliver

10 December 2003

North East Hertfordshire

Hendry, Charles

Hermon, Lady Sylvia

Ulster Unionist Party

4 December 2003

26 November 2003

Hunter, Mr Andrew

Independent Conservative

2 December 2003

Kirkbride, Julie

27 January 2004

Lait, Mrs Jacqui

27 November 2003

Letwin, Mr Oliver

26 November 2003

Lewis, Dr Julian

26 November 2003

New Forest East

26 November 2003

East Worthing and Shoreham

26 November 2003

Mid Worcestershire

Penrith and The Border

McIntosh, Miss Anne

26 November 2003

Mercer, Patrick

27 November 2003

Mitchell, Mr Andrew

26 November 2003

Sutton Coldfield

Moss, Mr Malcolm

2 December 2003

North East Cambridgeshire

Murrison, Dr Andrew

O'Brien, Mr Stephen

26 November 2003

Osborne, Mr George

10 February 2004

Pickles, Mr Eric

Brentwood and Ongar

Robinson, Mrs Iris

Democratic Unionist Party

2 December 2003

Roe, Mrs Marion

1 December 2003

Sayeed, Mr Jonathan

Mid Bedfordshire

18 December 2003

South West Bedfordshire

Singh, Mr Marsha

9 December 2003

Smyth, The Rev Martin

Independent Unionist

1 December 2003

Spelman, Mrs Caroline

26 November 2003

4 December 2003

26 January 2004

Taylor, Mr John D.

26 November 2003

Thomas, Mr Simon

27 November 2003

Watkinson, Angela

27 November 2003

Whittingdale, Mr John

26 November 2003

Maldon and East Chelmsford

3 December 2003

Wilshire, Mr David

27 November 2003

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

3 December 2003

Portsmouth South