Activities of George LYON related to 2012/2031(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Protection of animals during transport (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the transport of meat and other animal products ismay be technically easier andunder certain circumstances and in some instances can be financially more rational than the transport of live animals;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas animal slaughter and meat processing at the closest possible proximity to the breeding location is important for the stimulation ofcan help rural areas andin their sustainable development; however, there are serious economic challenges in sustaining small local slaughterhouses;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Further to the concerns described above, cCalls on the Commission to evaluate fully the influence of the coscosts and benefits of animal transport on the price of meat products in the European Union market;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that given that the Regulation has not fulfilled its aim of limiting the transport of animals, EU policy on the matter should be reviewed and should also be directed at supporting local processing, small and local slaughterhouses and local meat processing plants where possible, based on the supply of animals for slaughter from the immediate vicinity;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists on a reconsideration of the issue of limiting the transport time of animals destined for slaughter to eight hours, with some exceptions based on geographic conditions, and the option of longer transport of some animal species confirmed by scientific research results, proviAcknowledges Written Declaration 49/2011 of the European Parliament supporting an eight-hour limit for animals to be slaughtered, but recognises that such a demand is not scientifically based; considers that animal welfare during transport to a large extent depends on proper vehicle facilities and on the good handling of animals, as documented in the EFSA opinion of December 2010; nevertheless, asks the European Commission and the Member States to lay down guidelines for best practices to improve the correct implementation of Regulation (EC) N° 1/2005 and to reinforce control mechanisms in ordedr that the rules ono guarantee animal welfare; are complied with; sks Member States to introduce adequate and proportionate sanctions on the infringements to the Regulation;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the improvement in the quality of animal transport, but believes that the Commission findings referred to above are based on the results of surveys carried out among slaughterhouses and business and transport enterprises engaged in the transportation of live animals. The results of the surveys carried out by the Commission may therefore not fully reflect the actual state of affairs recognised by EFSA and the Commission; welcomes the investments made by the sector to achieve improvements in the quality of production systems, transport and slaughter of animals across the Union; takes note that following the considerable investments needed, many producers and slaughterhouses, mostly small ones, have closed down, especially in isolated and peripheral areas of Europe;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the fact that in its report the Commission used the scientific research presented by the EFSA, which highlights the need to significantly reduce the length of transport time for horses, which correlates with the suggestions advanced in Parliament's Written Declaration of 25 February 2010shows that good animal welfare conditions during transport are mostly affected by the conditions of transport in relation to stocking density, straw, food, water and ventilation as well as the good handling of animals, rather than the duration of travel;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Recalls its resolution of 5 May 2010, where the Parliament asked for proper implementation of the rules on animal transport, especially concerning the development of satellite systems to monitor such transport; Deplores that the Commission concludes that such a system is still not fully in use, without suggesting any solutions to remedy the situation; Calls on the Commission and the Member States to, without further delay, make use of modern technology