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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bowen Wells (Conservative), on Thursday, 22 November 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 40 members in total.


MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEALS

That this House deplores the proposed capture of five to seven Mediterranean monk seals by the French Marineland at Antibes from a Moroccan colony of seals; notes that the Mediterranean monk seal is one of the 12 most endangered animals in the world, and that the capture is opposed by conservationists and authorities worldwide; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to convey the views of the House on this matter to both the French Government and the European Commission as a matter of urgency.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEALS (113A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bob Cryer (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 29 November 1990. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
at end add 'and out of grave concern for these endangered species'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
113 
113A1 
Session
1990-91
Subjects
France Nature conservation Seals
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk