That this House condemns the sale and use of remote control electric shock collars to train and control dogs; considers the use of such devices to be cruel and unnecessary; understands that alternative positive training methods produce dogs which are trained more quickly and reliably with no potential for abuse or cruelty; recognises that because dogs are highly reactive to learning experiences and have a strong bond with humans that their natural instincts can be utilised to train them easily; and calls upon the Government to introduce a complete ban on the sale and use of electric shock collars as part of the Animal Welfare Bill.

That this House condemns the sale and use of remote control electric shock collars to train and control dogs; considers the use of such devices to be cruel and unnecessary; understands that alternative positive training methods produce dogs which are trained more quickly and reliably with no potential for abuse...

That this House is concerned about the continuing availability of puppies for sale in pets shops and is disappointed that the Animal Welfare Bill published on 14th October fails to address this serious problem; notes that puppies sold in pet shops are often removed from their mothers at a very early age, before being weaned, suffer stress and anxiety as a result of both the journey to the pet shop and the alien environment at which they arrive, and can develop physical and psychological problems as a result; and therefore calls upon the Government to incorporate within the Animal Welfare Bill a clause to ban the sale of unweaned puppies in pet shops.

That this House is concerned about the continuing availability of puppies for sale in pets shops and is disappointed that the Animal Welfare Bill published on 14th October fails to address this serious problem; notes that puppies sold in pet shops are often removed from their mothers at a very...

That this House is shocked and appalled at reports of the use of live dogs as bait in shark fishing on the French island of R??union in the Indian Ocean; notes with disgust that stray dogs are rounded up by local fishermen for such a purpose; further notes that these animals are bound and gagged and are pierced through the muzzle with large hooks causing unspeakable pain; believes that the use of a live animal in this way is unjustifiably cruel; supports the RSPCA's petition against such cruelty; recognises R??union's status as a French overseas department; therefore calls on members of the public to address their concerns to the French Embassy to help bring this barbaric practice to an instant halt; and strongly urges the French Government to take immediate steps to enforce its animal protection legislation and end this inhumane practice.

That this House is shocked and appalled at reports of the use of live dogs as bait in shark fishing on the French island of R??union in the Indian Ocean; notes with disgust that stray dogs are rounded up by local fishermen for such a purpose; further notes that these...

That this House hails the success of the ban of hunting with dogs; welcomes the demonstration by 184 hunts that the ban does not destroy jobs or traditional pageantry nor result in the destruction of horses or hounds; notes that the only loss is the gratuitous cruelty of the protracted chase of a small mammal bred for that purpose; congratulates the vigilance of the police in arresting a group of alleged hare coursers; and urges farmers and landowners to disregard the request by Master of Foxhounds Association to counter the current shortage of foxes by breeding more animals for hunting.

That this House hails the success of the ban of hunting with dogs; welcomes the demonstration by 184 hunts that the ban does not destroy jobs or traditional pageantry nor result in the destruction of horses or hounds; notes that the only loss is the gratuitous cruelty of the protracted...

That this House calls on Her Majesty's Government to address animal welfare concerns within greyhound racing; notes that 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year, only 2,000 of which are known to be re-homed; looks forward to provisions for improving racing greyhound welfare to be included in the proposed Animal Welfare Bill; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to bring forward measures, including the possible introduction of compulsory levies, to ensure that proper levels of funding are made available from within the industry towards the cost of greyhound welfare.

That this House calls on Her Majesty's Government to address animal welfare concerns within greyhound racing; notes that 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year, only 2,000 of which are known to be re-homed; looks forward to provisions for improving racing greyhound welfare to be included in the proposed Animal...

That this House deplores the continuing trade within the EU in dog and cat fur; welcomes the recent statement by European Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy that 'a non-discriminatory ban on dog and cat fur to both internal trade and imports would not be inconsistent with WTO rules per se'; is concerned that the ban on imports of dog and cat fur into the USA will mean that more such products will enter the EU and be used in fraudulent trade as a substitute for more expensive types of fur; and urges Her Majesty's Government to support a European ban on the import, export and domestic trade in dog and cat fur and of products made with dog and cat fur as soon as possible.

That this House deplores the continuing trade within the EU in dog and cat fur; welcomes the recent statement by European Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy that 'a non-discriminatory ban on dog and cat fur to both internal trade and imports would not be inconsistent with WTO rules per se'; is...

That this House notes the overwhelming vote in favour of a ban on the hunting of animals with dogs; deplores the decision to allow hunting to take place on Ministry of Defence land through the granting of 27 licences in different parts of the country; believes that there is no justification for publicly-owned land to be used for this activity; welcomes the cancellation of a hunt planned for MoD land at the Colchester Garrison; and calls on the Government to ensure that all licences on MoD land are not renewed.

That this House notes the overwhelming vote in favour of a ban on the hunting of animals with dogs; deplores the decision to allow hunting to take place on Ministry of Defence land through the granting of 27 licences in different parts of the country; believes that there is no...

That this House condemns the barbaric practice reportedly being carried out in Spain of hanging dogs once they have outlived their usefulness; agrees with the World Society for the Protection of animals that such appalling cruelty is scandalous; believes that to treat man's best friend in such a callous way is utterly unacceptable in any country; and urges the Government of Spain to outlaw these most despicable acts of wickedness.

That this House condemns the barbaric practice reportedly being carried out in Spain of hanging dogs once they have outlived their usefulness; agrees with the World Society for the Protection of animals that such appalling cruelty is scandalous; believes that to treat man's best friend in such a callous way...

That this House congratulates Sky News on its broadcast on Political Animal Lobby's work in the Philippines on the illegal trade in the capture and slaughter of dogs for food; notes with great concern that despite the Act passed in 1998 the trade continues; respectfully requests the Philippine Government to recognise the repugnant nature of this practice to many countries around the world; and calls upon the relevant Philippine authorities to enforce the terms of the 1998 Act by stamping out the selling of dogs for food.

That this House congratulates Sky News on its broadcast on Political Animal Lobby's work in the Philippines on the illegal trade in the capture and slaughter of dogs for food; notes with great concern that despite the Act passed in 1998 the trade continues; respectfully requests the Philippine Government to...

That this House notes the publication of a Bill to enable Parliament to reach a conclusion on the hunting of wild mammals with dogs; and believes that only a total ban on hunting will be acceptable to this House and the public at large.

That this House notes the publication of a Bill to enable Parliament to reach a conclusion on the hunting of wild mammals with dogs; and believes that only a total ban on hunting will be acceptable to this House and the public at large.

That this House notes that hunting with dogs remains legal in Scotland, despite the enactment of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002, that mounted hunts will now operate with shotguns as well as dogs and, as a consequence, will inevitably be wounding foxes in a way which has never occurred in the past with such hunts, and that even if a fox is not shot, but is caught and killed by hounds, this will not be an offence; and believes that, in animal welfare terms, far from being a step forward, Scotland has, on balance, increased suffering in a way that effective regulation would not.

That this House notes that hunting with dogs remains legal in Scotland, despite the enactment of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002, that mounted hunts will now operate with shotguns as well as dogs and, as a consequence, will inevitably be wounding foxes in a way which has...

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.

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...

That this House welcomes the announcement in the Gracious Speech that the Government will be introducing a Bill on hunting with dogs; looks forward to the Bill's early introduction; and expresses its continued determination via a free vote to secure a total ban on hunting wild mammals with dogs and thus reach a conclusion on this issue once and for all.

That this House welcomes the announcement in the Gracious Speech that the Government will be introducing a Bill on hunting with dogs; looks forward to the Bill's early introduction; and expresses its continued determination via a free vote to secure a total ban on hunting wild mammals with dogs and...

That this House notes that the greyhound racing industry has an annual turnover of in excess of ??75 million, that in the year 2000, 5,280 British greyhounds were registered with the Greyhound Racing Club, but that over 10,000 dogs were discarded or destroyed, and that provision of care is available for only a quarter of these animals; and therefore calls on the Government to include in the forthcoming Animal Welfare Bill provisions that safeguard the welfare of all greyhounds bred for racing.

That this House notes that the greyhound racing industry has an annual turnover of in excess of ??75 million, that in the year 2000, 5,280 British greyhounds were registered with the Greyhound Racing Club, but that over 10,000 dogs were discarded or destroyed, and that provision of care is available...

That this House welcomes Her Majesty's Government's announcement, in line with the Gracious Speech, giving Parliament the opportunity to vote on the issue of hunting wild mammals with dogs; draws attention to the overwhelming votes in favour of banning hunting carried in the House on a number of occasions; re-affirms its continuing support for an outright ban and its rejection of licenced cruelty enshrined in the so-called Middle Way proposal; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to follow any vote in favour of a ban with appropriate and timely legislation.

That this House welcomes Her Majesty's Government's announcement, in line with the Gracious Speech, giving Parliament the opportunity to vote on the issue of hunting wild mammals with dogs; draws attention to the overwhelming votes in favour of banning hunting carried in the House on a number of occasions; re-affirms...

That this House welcomes the announcement in the Gracious Speech that the Government will be allowing for a further free vote on hunting; looks forward to an early introduction of an enabling bill; and expresses its continued determination to secure a total ban on hunting wild mammals with dogs within the next 12 months.

That this House welcomes the announcement in the Gracious Speech that the Government will be allowing for a further free vote on hunting; looks forward to an early introduction of an enabling bill; and expresses its continued determination to secure a total ban on hunting wild mammals with dogs within...

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.

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...

That this House welcomes wholeheartedly the continued support for a ban on hunting with dogs; urges Members of the House of Lords to respect the democratic will of this place and the overwhelming majority of the public in recognising that hunting is cruel and barbaric and has no place in modern Britain; and calls upon Members of the House of Peers to support a ban on deer, mink, hare and fox hunting inline with the elected chamber.

That this House welcomes wholeheartedly the continued support for a ban on hunting with dogs; urges Members of the House of Lords to respect the democratic will of this place and the overwhelming majority of the public in recognising that hunting is cruel and barbaric and has no place in...

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.

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...

That this House notes the appalling dilemma of relief organisations such as Rapid UK who wish to take rescue dogs to disaster areas but will have to put them in quarantine on their return; and urges that rescue dogs be exempt from quarantine rules in order that they may be used to save lives, with inoculations and passports used instead to prevent the import of rabies.

That this House notes the appalling dilemma of relief organisations such as Rapid UK who wish to take rescue dogs to disaster areas but will have to put them in quarantine on their return; and urges that rescue dogs be exempt from quarantine rules in order that they may be...