What the problem is

In 2007 the UK Government sold public land situated behind the British Library in Somers Town, Camden, London, UK - to a consortium made up of the Medical Research Council, University College London, Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust, for them to build a potentially high risk UK centre for medical research and innovation. Many local residents had hoped the land would be used to build new affordable housing and facilities for the community.

Residents across the borough are horrified by such a dangerous, largely secretive establishment being build, and are fiercely opposing the development.

The development has also caused outrage from residents across the London Boroughs as well as nation wide, who object strongly to the cruel and outdated use of animals in medical/scientific experimentation.

Sunday 14 June 2009

EARLY DAY MOTIONS

http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/business/edms.cfm

Early day motions (EDMs) are formal motions submitted for debate in the House of Commons. However, very few EDMs are actually debated. Instead, they are used for reasons such as publicising the views of individual MPs, drawing attention to specific events or campaigns, and demonstrating the extent of parliamentary support for a particular cause or point of view.

Why bother?

Although there is very little prospect of EDMs being debated, many attract a great deal of public interest and frequently receive media coverage.

Some EDM concerning animal welfare - for full list click HERE

4 USE OF ANIMALS TO TEST FOOD ADDITIVES

87 EU ANIMAL WELFARE

135 ANIMAL PROTECTION POLICY

137 ANIMAL TESTING OF COSMETICS

258 ANIMAL TESTING AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS


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