Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Roger Gale (Conservative), on Monday, 18 May 1992, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 91 members in total.
WILD-CAUGHT BIRD TRADE
That this House notes that high levels of mortality and suffering are inherent in the wild-caught bird trade, which also threatens the conservation and survival of several species; welcomes the European Parliament's call for an import ban; congratulates those airlines which have decided not to transport wild-caught birds; and calls for a ban, except under exceptional circumstances, on the import into the European Community of wild-caught birds.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.
- 70A2
- leave out 'except under exceptional circumstances.'.
- 70A1
- at end add 'and on trade in wild-caught birds within the Community. '.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 70
- 70A2
- 70A1
- Session
- 1992-93
- Other sponsors
- Harry Cohen
- Simon Hughes
- Richard Body
- Lord Taylor of Goss Moor
- Peter L Pike
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Birds Nature conservation
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2021-08-03 13:53:16 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/8362
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