SNARES

Early day motion 75, tabled 17 May 2005 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 231 members.

That this House notes with concern that badgers, domestic pets, livestock and other animals continue to be severely injured and killed by snares; expresses particular concern that self-locking snares, made illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, are still being used in the UK; further notes that free-running snares are legal for the control of foxes and rabbits but are by their nature indiscriminate and therefore cause considerable pain and suffering to many animals; recognises that the provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in relation to snares are difficult to enforce and have failed adequately to protect wildlife from unnecessary suffering and death; and calls on the Government to support the abolition of the manufacture, sale and use of all snares.

Signatures by party: Labour 152, Liberal Democrat 47, Conservative 23, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.