HUNTING OF WHALES

Early day motion 542, tabled 11 December 2007 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 76 members.

That this House is extremely concerned about Japan's decision to allow the killing of endangered whales in an internationally recognised sanctuary, under the guise of science; believes that the Government must continue to build upon recent successes in whale conservation, especially given its awareness that many whale species have not yet recovered from previous onslaughts; and calls upon the Government to remain highly active against such wanton and dangerous practices in the interests of the world.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 7, DUP 5, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.