PROPOSAL TO BAN SEAL IMPORTS

Early day motion 478, tabled 15 January 2009 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 143 members.

That this House recognises that an historic opportunity to introduce an EU-wide ban on the import of and the trade in all seal products is currently within reach, as the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers examine draft EU legislation to that effect in the coming months; notes that the Government's position is to support a complete EU-wide ban with no loopholes; further notes that 84 per cent. of the public wants to see an end to the trade in all seal products; and calls on the Government to do all in its power, and in particular encourage our 78 MEPs to support this approach, to ensure that a complete EU ban comes into force as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 104, Liberal Democrat 20, Conservative 9, DUP 3, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.