That this House notes with concern that hundreds of hunting trophies have been imported into the UK in recent years, including from species threatened with extinction such as elephants, lions, hippopotamuses, leopards and rhinoceroses; further notes that trophy hunting is having a negative effect on wildlife through the loss of significant numbers of healthy individuals that are key to the survival of rapidly declining populations, that unsustainable rates of trophy hunting have caused some populations of Africa's big cats to decline, and that hunting and poaching of elephants is outpacing their rate of reproduction; considers that trophy hunting is cruel, immoral, archaic and unjustifiable, and can act as a cover for illegal poaching; further considers that a global end to trophy hunting is desirable, and that nature tourism is a humane and more effective means of conserving wildlife and supporting local communities; and calls on the Government to commit to halting imports of hunting trophies as a matter of urgency.

That this House notes with concern that hundreds of hunting trophies have been imported into the UK in recent years, including from species threatened with extinction such as elephants, lions, hippopotamuses, leopards and rhinoceroses; further notes that trophy hunting is having a negative effect on wildlife through the loss of...

That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal ivory trade and the existence of legal domestic markets are helping fuel this trade; notes that ivory, both legal and illegal, is being traded on a daily basis within the UK; further notes that illegal ivory items seized by police and the Border Force in the UK have been falsely antiqued, using artificial stains or ageing techniques, clearly destined for the legal antique market; notes that domestic ivory markets are known to provide cover for the illegal trade in ivory and also reinforce the high value of ivory across the world; notes that China has announced a domestic ivory trade ban by the end of 2017; and therefore calls on the Government to implement its commitment to press for a total ban on ivory sales and close down the UK ivory market, including that of antique ivory, with immediate effect.

That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal...

That this House is concerned at the continuing loss of the country's wildlife and so reaffirms its support for new legislation based on the Wildlife Charter launched by 22 nature conservation organisations and supported by 302 honourable Members in the last Session who signed Early Day Motion Number 559; supports, therefore, the Wildlife Bill, introduced in the last Session by the honourable Member for Brighton, Pavilion and a cross party group of honourable Members, which gives a legislative framework to the points stated in the Charter; acknowledges the commitment in the Government's manifesto to provide 'greater protection for wildlife'; and so reiterates its view stated in EDM 559 in the last Session which 'urges the Government to introduce broad based wildlife legislation which puts into law the principles called for by the broad alliance of organisations behind the Wildlife Charter'.

That this House is concerned at the continuing loss of the country's wildlife and so reaffirms its support for new legislation based on the Wildlife Charter launched by 22 nature conservation organisations and supported by 302 honourable Members in the last Session who signed Early Day Motion Number 559; supports,...

That this House condemns the Canadian Government for allowing and subsidising the largest slaughter of marine mammals in the world; notes that this slaughter has been increased yet again to 285,000; deplores the fact that over 80 per cent. of the seals killed are defenceless pups only days or weeks old; notes that the primary purpose of the hunt is to feed the Asian market for seal penises used as aphrodisiacs; deplores the fact that seals are routinely caught alive on sharp hooks, clubbed with illegal weapons, and skinned without even checking to make sure the animals are dead; acknowledges that 27 out of 29 independent scientists stated at a recent seminar that there is no evidence that seals are responsible for the collapse of the cod stocks; agrees with independent scientists that the current rate of killing endangers the harp seal herd; and congratulates the International Fund for Animal Welfare for collecting over one million signatures in Europe calling for an end to the commercial seal hunt.

That this House condemns the Canadian Government for allowing and subsidising the largest slaughter of marine mammals in the world; notes that this slaughter has been increased yet again to 285,000; deplores the fact that over 80 per cent. of the seals killed are defenceless pups only days or weeks...

That this House is concerned at the continuing loss of the country's wildlife and urges the Government to support the Wildlife Charter launched by a broad coalition of wildlife groups; believes that implementation of this charter will help to secure the future of the United Kingdom's wildlife; recognises the role of those who depend upon the natural invironment for their livelihoods; welcomes the recognition in the Government's manifesto that the countryside is a great national asset, 'a part of our heritage which deserves careful stewardship', and further welcomes the manifesto commitment to providing 'greater protection for wildlife'; and therefore urges the Government to introduce broad-based wildlife legislation which puts into law the principles called for by the broad alliance of organisations behind the Wildlife Charter, namely the British Association for Nature Conservationists, British Ecological Society, Butterfly Conservation, Earthkind, Environmental Investigation Agency, Friends of the Earth (England, Wales and Northern Ireland), Friends of the Earth (Scotland), Greenpeace, Herpetological Conservation Trust, International Wildlife Coalition, Marine Conservation Society, Plantlife, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Scottish Wildlife Trust, The Wildlife Trusts, Tuskforce, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Woodland Trust, WWF-UK - The World Wide Fund for Nature, and the Young People's Trust for the Environment and Nature Conservation.

That this House is concerned at the continuing loss of the country's wildlife and urges the Government to support the Wildlife Charter launched by a broad coalition of wildlife groups; believes that implementation of this charter will help to secure the future of the United Kingdom's wildlife; recognises the role...

That this House is opposed to the farming of mink and fox for their fur; notes that mink are highly active animals which in the wild live on and defend territories a mile or more in length; believes that it is cruel to keep mink and fox which are essentially wild creatures in small barren cages; further believes that it is ethically unacceptable for a civilised society to keep animals in such restricted and deprived conditions simply for fashion and adornment; welcomes Labour's statement in its 1996 document New Life for Animals that it is totally opposed to fur farming and will take action to end this cruel method as soon as practicable; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to introduce measures without delay to phase out fur farming by law.

That this House is opposed to the farming of mink and fox for their fur; notes that mink are highly active animals which in the wild live on and defend territories a mile or more in length; believes that it is cruel to keep mink and fox which are essentially...