WHALING

Early day motion 96, tabled 9 July 2001 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 100 members.

That this House congratulates Her Majesty's Government on the decision to reject Norway's application to survey minke whale populations in UK waters in light of Norway's continued whaling activities; condemns the recent announcement by the Icelandic ambassador that Iceland intends to resume commercial whaling next year; further notes that Iceland's decision flies in the face of world opinion; calls upon all nations present at this month's International Whaling Commission meeting in London to vote for a ban on all commercial and so-called 'scientific' whaling; and supports the move to create a South Pacific sanctuary for whales.

Signatures by party: Labour 75, Liberal Democrat 13, Labour/Co-operative 8, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.