Fur, foie gras and trophy hunting imports

Early day motion 47, tabled 16 May 2022 by Jon Trickett (Labour). Signed by 34 members.

That this House expresses concern and dismay at the Government reneging on its promise to strengthen animal rights through legislation by omitting this important matter from the Queen’s Speech; stands with the many people who have written to their hon Member sharing their worry at the lack of action on a potential ban on fur, foie gras and trophy hunting imports; seeks to remind the Government of their 2019 manifesto promise to ban trophy hunting imports and their statement in that manifesto that high standards of animal welfare are one of the hallmarks of a civilised society; notes that 79 per cent of the British public supports the foie gras sales ban and 72 per cent supports the fur sales ban; further notes that the Government’s failure to act is tantamount to propping up animal cruelty; and urges the Government to not go back on its promise and should instead take tough action against animal cruelty.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Scottish National Party 8, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Alba 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.