SNARING

Early day motion 544, tabled 9 October 2013 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 59 members.

That this House expresses concern that at peak times around a quarter of a million snares are set in England and Wales causing unnecessary suffering to target and non-target animals, as highlighted in snaring research published last year by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); notes that although the study confirmed the inhumane and indiscriminate nature of these traps there has been no progress made towards a ban on snares; supports OneKind in its campaign calling for DEFRA to consult on the issue with a view to banning snaring as soon as possible; and congratulates the charity for highlighting these serious welfare concerns through its dedicated website SnareWatch.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 5, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Green 1.