HUNTING PROSECUTION

Early day motion 1674, tabled 12 June 2007 by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative). Signed by 96 members.

That this House welcomes the successful prosecution of the Quantock Staghounds for illegal hunting; congratulates the League Against Cruel Sports for taking another successful private prosecution; believes that the current total of eleven convictions for illegal hunting shows that the Hunting Act 2004 is an enforceable piece of legislation; recognises that the Hunting Act is stopping hunts from inflicting pain and suffering on animals; and calls on those who oppose this legislation to comply with the law and cease hunting activities.

Signatures by party: Labour 82, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 1, Independent 1.