BULL FIGHTING

Early day motion 648, tabled 8 May 2001 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 8 members.

That this House congratulates the now deceased bull who was able to gore the matador Jose Tomas in the Maestranza bull-ring in Seville; wishes a future bull greater success; and calls upon the European Parliament and Commission to effect a total ban throughout the European Community on the cruel, barbarous and anachronistic slaughter of bulls in the name of sport.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Liberal Democrat 1.