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WHALES

Early day motion 63, tabled 15 November 2006 by Bill Wiggin (Conservative). Signed by 183 members.

That this House recognises the significant role played by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in protecting whales; further recognises the importance of continuing with that protection; is concerned about the success of diplomatic actions by pro-whaling countries which are attempting to take control of the IWC; is further concerned about the resolution passed at the July 2006 IWC meeting which declared the ban on commercial whale hunting as being invalid; and calls upon the Government to take action before the next IWC meeting to ensure that the moratorium on whaling remains in place and is observed by all countries.

Signatures by party: Conservative 117, Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 20, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.