CHINESE YEAR OF THE TIGER

Early day motion 646, tabled 14 January 1998 by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 58 members.

That this House recognises the Year of the Tiger, commencing on 28th January 1998; notes with regret the continuing pressures on the world's tiger populations from illegal poaching and trade in tiger parts, particularly tiger bone; applauds the work of non-government organisations in highlighting this important issue as part of Year of the Tiger celebrations; congratulates the United Kingdom Government on its performance in tackling the illegal importation and sale of tiger bone; encourages European Union member states to enforce European Union Regulation EC 338/97 governing this importation, sale and purchase of endangered species as introduced on 1st June; and urges European Union member states to work to eradicate the importation, sale and purchase of tiger bone.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.