HUNTING WITH DOGS IN SCOTLAND

Early day motion 168A1, tabled 21 November 2002 by Iain Luke (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

leave out from 'dogs' to end and add 'was made illegal in Scotland following the passage of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002; notes in particular that it is now illegal in Scotland deliberately to chase or kill a wild mammal with a dog; welcomes the decision of the Berwickshire Hunt to commence hunting after an artificial scent with bloodhounds; notes that MSPs wished to ensure that the Act did not prevent farmers from killing rogue foxes on their land; and understands that, with care, it is possible to kill humanely; but condemns anyone who knowingly inflicts an inhumane death for sport.'

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Labour/Co-operative 1.