BEARSKIN HATS

Early day motion 1756, tabled 6 March 2006 by Chris Mullin (Labour). Signed by 207 members.

That this House recognises that the bearskin hats worn by the five guards regiments have no military significance and involve unnecessary cruelty; and invites the Government to end their use and substitute hats made from fake fur.

Signatures by party: Labour 144, Liberal Democrat 42, Conservative 12, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.