British Veterinary Association Launches New Strategy

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) strategy to help vets speak up for animal welfare; considers this a unique opportunity to advocate for animals’ best interests at individual, community and political level; notes that the strategy identifies the following priority areas for future actions, animal welfare assessment, ethics, legislation, education, advocacy and international; notes that each area outlines its aim, evidence gathered through consultation and actions for the BVA; notes that, following 18 months of consultation, the strategy, Vets Speaking up for Animal Welfare, was launched just over 50 years since the publication of the report, Report of the Technical Committee to Enquire into the Welfare of Animals Kept under Intensive Livestock Husbandry Systems, known as the Brambell Report, and 10 years on from the coming into force of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006; understands that the ultimate aim of the strategy is for BVA members and specialist divisions to contribute solutions to real-world animal welfare problems, and wishes it every success.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 15 Con 2 LD 1

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