Ban on fox hunting must remain
On 18th November 2009 Fabian Hamilton tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons affirming the widespread support for continuing the present ban on fox hunting and for there to be no change in the law.
That this House celebrates the Government's record on animal welfare; believes the Hunting Act 2004 banning fox hunting, hare coursing, hare hunting and stag hunting is in keeping with the current ideas on animal welfare; notes that over 75 per cent. of the public supports the ban; deplores the flouting of the law by some practitioners of fox hunting; and supports campaigns such as Keep Cruelty History that are strongly opposed to any attempt to repeal the Hunting Act.
After only 2 days on 20th November 2009 it had already been signed by 9 other MPs.
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