TONY BANKS AND THE CANADIAN SEAL HUNT

Early day motion 1416, tabled 18 January 2006 by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative). Signed by 132 members.

That this House notes with great sadness the sudden death of Tony Banks (Lord Stratford); recognises his tremendous work in the field of animal welfare and pays tribute to his efforts and dedication; further notes his commitment to end the cruel slaughter of hundreds of thousands of seal pups for their fur each spring in Canada and his wish that the UK end its trade in seal products in line with public opinion; and calls on the Government to prohibit the trade in all harp and hooded seal products in the UK as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 102, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 11, DUP 2, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.