Protection of seals

Early day motion 1707, tabled 12 April 2021 by Tracey Crouch (Conservative). Signed by 12 members.

That this House expresses its sadness after the tragic loss, post dog attack, of River Thames' resident Freddie the seal; believes that seals in rivers deserve the same protections as those for deer in Richmond Park; notes that the seal population in the River Thames is as many as 4000 and expected to rise further upon competition of the Thames Tideway in 2024; and urges the Government to urgently assess the need for legislation to protect seals and encourage a peaceful co-existence between man and wildlife

Signatures by party: Labour 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 2, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.