Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the news today that the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill will become law, following successful passage through the House of Lords. The Bill, which Mr Loder has long campaigned for, will put an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain, ending unnecessary stress, exhaustion, and injury on long journeys.
Mr Loder said: “Since I was elected in 2019, I’ve persistently campaigned for a permanent ban to prevent any future live animal exports. It’s a cruel practice, and I’m very glad that it will now be illegal to export live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain.”
He added: “I’ve spoken regularly on the topic in Parliament, most notably in 2020 when I urged Members to ensure the practice was banned. I also received commendations from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon Steve Barclay, and the former Secretary, Dr Therese Coffey. I’m continuing to advance my campaigns for rural West Dorset, including tackling legislation for animal worrying.”
