Rescue Of Sun Bears By Edinburgh Zoo

EDM number 522 in 2010-12, proposed by Andrew Rosindell on 15/07/2010.
Categorised under the topics of Environmental protection and Wildlife.

That this House congratulates Edinburgh Zoo for their magnificent efforts in bringing two sun bears, Rotana and Sommang, to Scotland after they were rescued from inhumane treatment in Cambodia; commends the work of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland in ensuring the safe transfer of the bears to the United Kingdom; notes the importance of such institutions in providing a safe environment for rare animals; and acknowledges the great achievements by the staff at Edinburgh Zoo in educating people about the importance of wildlife conservationand animal welfare.

This motion has been signed by a total of 27 MPs.