20 March 2002
Jean Dixon writes:

The dates for the reading of the Animal Health Bill in the House of Lords are now confirmed as
Tuesday 26 March at 3pm, probably until late, Thursday 28 March at 11am until 3pm, and Thursday 11 April 3.30pm, probably until late. There is no set time for the House of Lords to end their business, except on 28th March when it is closing for Easter.

I shall be demonstrating opposite St. Stephens entrance to The Houses of Parliament from approximately 8.30am each day and my theme will be one of remembrance and mourning asking "Do You Want This To Happen Again?"

I will be handing out my leaflets to the public and asking them to sign my petition.

I will then be sitting through the sessions in the Lords. If anyone can help with the demonstration please ring or e-mail; or if anyone wants to help with my campaign against the culling of healthy animals by either collecting signatures or distributing my leaflets please contact me, Jean Dixon, at Home: 01524 242 393 or Mobile: 07950 728 196.

Jean Dixon (above) with banner at the trial of Kirstin McBride, 11th March 2002.

Jean Dixon's fully equipped Campaign Van, decked out in anti-cull and anti-Animal Death Bill slogans.

I have taken space in this week's "House Magazine" to lobby the Government and hope to use my petition (38,000 signatures already taken) as a display of the public's feelings against the culling policy.

I sent the petition pack to all those Lords that spoke against The Bill at the second reading (22 against and only 3 to support Lord Whitty) and have had some encouraging feedback.

I feel that it would be beneficial for people who oppose The Animal Death Bill to be there during debate (a most interesting experience). There is free access to The Strangers' Gallery - after a body check - and one can come and go at anytime.

See you in London?

            Regards,
                Jean Dixon
                    jean@saveoursheep.co.uk