Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 6 members in total.

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Maurice the toll booth cat

That this House notes the importance of Maurice the Whitchurch Bridge toll booth cat to the community; further notes that Maurice was recent hurt in a hit and run collision by a car; also notes the distressing impact of this collision and the subsequent confrontation for the toll booth staff; notes that currently there is no legislation to require drivers to report a collision with a cat; further notes that legislation exists for other animals including dogs, horses and sheep; also notes the compassion and generosity of the local residents who have come together to support and fund Maurice’s healthy recovery; notes their determination to find Maurice after the incident; and wishes that Maurice makes a complete recovery so that he can continue to be a guardian of the toll bridge.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

715 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Liz Jarvis

Wendy Chamberlain

Clive Jones

Adam Dance

Subjects

Road traffic offences Cats

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk