WILDLIFE CRIME

Early day motion 30, tabled 15 November 2006 by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative). Signed by 115 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, such as 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: Conservative 80, Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 11, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.