§ Mr. MolloyI wish to present a petition on behalf of the National Society for the Abolition of Factory Farming which was formed to campaign against the crude vulgarities, the infliction of unnecessary pain, and the disgraceful conditions suffered by animals subjected to factory farming.
The transport of animals within countries of the EEC and the many issues involved in their transport and slaughter are giving rise to grave concern. Therefore,
The Humble Petition of the National Society for the Abolition of Factory Farming, and others Sheweth:That all the barbarous innovations in "factory farming" that have taken place in this country in the past two years have originated in Europe; the Unicar and Protekta Sow Far- 406 rowing Crate in Sweden, and caged piglets (the Early Weaner System) in Belgium.Wherefore your Petitioners pray that as a result of joining the European Economic Community on 1st January 1973, no further exploitation of our farm animals will be allowed to take place.And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, etc.
§ To lie upon the Table.