DOLPHINS

Early day motion 1011, tabled 28 February 2007 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 94 members.

That this House notes with concern the slaughtering of dolphins in Japan; expresses concern for the tradition of the annual cull near the southern port of Taiji for dolphin meat to be supplied to restaurants, supermarkets or for pet food; further notes with concern the sale of those kept alive to be sold to marine parks and aquariums; and calls on the Government to redress this issue by working with other governments to protect dolphins and put an end to the unnecessary cruelty which currently takes place.

Signatures by party: Labour 58, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 11, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.