A Bill to amend section 33 of the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 to allow local authorities to proscribe, in certain circumstances, the transport of live animals for slaughter abroad via facilities that local authorities control and operate; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
28 March 2017
This bill would update an old law to give local councils more power to ban or restrict the transport of live animals for slaughter abroad through harbour facilities they run. It allows such authorities to act only in specific circumstances described in the bill, aiming to improve animal welfare and give local control over transport at harbours and piers.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to the committee stage and then further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was expected to resume its second reading debate on Friday 24 March 2017 but the order was not moved so the bill has effectively been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring MP Craig Mackinlay.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
