The hon. Gentleman says that he wants science. What about the science from the British Veterinary Association, which says:"““the welfare needs of non-domesticated, wild animals cannot be met within the environment of a travelling circus… A licensing scheme will not address these issues””?"
The BVA is one of the most respected scientific organisations for animal welfare in this country. What does he say to that?
Wild Animals (Circuses)
Proceeding contribution from
Caroline Lucas
(Green Party)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 23 June 2011.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Wild Animals (Circuses).
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