HUNTING BILL
Early day motion 323, tabled 30 October 2001 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 233 members.
That this House congratulates the Scottish Parliament on the passage of the first stage of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill; looks forward to taking the earliest possible opportunity to re-affirm its stand on the abolition of hunting; and reminds Her Majesty's Government of the overwhelming support for abolition in the House and the high expectation amongst the electorate that the Government will honour the manifesto pledge to enable Parliament to reach a conclusion on this issue in respect of England and Wales.
Signatures by party: Labour 197, Liberal Democrat 19, Labour/Co-operative 15, Conservative 2.