That this House notes that, alone amongst EU members states, the Netherlands has implemented EU Regulation 3254/91 requiring a ban on the import of furs from animals caught in inhumane leghold traps; further notes that the Commission's decision to delay the ban is anyway of dubious legality; deplores the British Government's failure to follow the Dutch lead, despite its stated support for the ban; calls upon the Government to implement the ban at once; and urges Ministers to use their influence in the Council of Ministers to persuade other member states to implement the ban.

That this House notes that, alone amongst EU members states, the Netherlands has implemented EU Regulation 3254/91 requiring a ban on the import of furs from animals caught in inhumane leghold traps; further notes that the Commission's decision to delay the ban is anyway of dubious legality; deplores the British...