CAMPAIGN TO LICENCE EXOTIC ANIMALS IN THE UK

Early day motion 1164, tabled 20 November 2000 by Jackie Lawrence (Labour). Signed by 51 members.

That this House is concerned about the rising number of abandoned exotic animals; notes that the RSPCA has rescued 3,761 exotic animals this year; welcomes the RSPCA Exotics Campaign 2000; and encourages the Government to introduce legislation requiring that species listed under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 are only sold to persons in possession of a dangerous wild animal licence.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 4, Conservative 1.