URBAN FOX HUNTING

Early day motion 1975, tabled 12 October 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 44 members.

That this House expresses deep concern at the growing number of incidents related to urban fox hunting; notes with shock the cruel manner in which these foxes are tortured and killed, often by dogs used in illegal fights; and congratulates those charities and organisations involved in rescuing and caring for abused and abandoned animals.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 4, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.