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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat), on Thursday, 14 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 101 members in total.

TRADE IN CAT AND DOG FUR

That this House welcomes the fact that the United States has banned the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; is concerned that this ban means that more of these products may now be imported into the EU and the United Kingdom; is further concerned that consumers may not be aware that products they are buying may be made from dog and cat fur; and urges Her Majesty's Government to bring in a ban on the import, export and domestic trade in dog and cat fur or of products made with dog and cat fur as soon as possible.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

TRADE IN CAT AND DOG FUR (102A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Teddy Taylor (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Sunday, 8 June 2003. It has been signed by 5 members in total.
at end add 'and calls on Her Majesty's Government to clarify whether EU restrictions would permit Parliament and Government to curb the import of fur into the UK.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
102 
102A1 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Animal welfare Dogs Exports Furs Imports Cats
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk