BLACK RHINOS

Early day motion 2554, tabled 13 July 2006 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 70 members.

That this House notes with concern a recent report by the World Conservation Union which states that the West African black rhino appears to have become extinct; recognises that extinction of this animal has been largely brought about by poaching; notes that other rhino species also face extinction while in other areas of Africa populations are increasing due to effective protection measures; and calls for greater protection for all endangered species so that the extinction of more great and very rare animals does not occur.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Liberal Democrat 17, Conservative 10, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.