European Parliament
Evans, Robert J.E. (PSE ),
in writing
I voted against the Maat report because it does not do enough to protect the welfare of animals. It is a disgrace that animals are transported alive to be slaughtered. Even if this is to happen journeys must be a maximum of eight hours and then it must be in properly maintained vehicles, with food and water.
This report as voted is a bitter disappointment, as is the Commission's original ill-prepared proposal.

