WILDLIFE CRIME

Early day motion 1990, tabled 19 April 2006 by Joan Walley (Labour). Signed by 262 members.

That this House is concerned that wildlife crime is not being given sufficient priority, as was revealed in the recent Naturewatch survey of police wildlife crime officers; notes that police believe that there are strong connections between some types of wildlife crime, like badger baiting and poaching, and other forms of crime; further notes that wildlife crime is perceived to be `high yield, low risk'; and urges the Government to increase the priority given to tackling wildlife crime forthwith.

Signatures by party: Labour 131, Conservative 67, Liberal Democrat 51, DUP 5, Scottish National Party 4, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, UUP 1.