BEARSKIN CAPS

Early day motion 1244, tabled 20 March 2008 by Ian Gibson (Labour). Signed by 63 members.

That this House recognises that the bearskin caps worn by British military personnel have no military significance and involve unnecessary cruelty; and invites the Government to end their use and to substitute hats made from fake fur.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Independent Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.