BEAR FARMS IN CHINA - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House congratulates the Chinese Government and the Central Government Administration for Wildlife Protection on their progress towards ending the terrible practice of bile extraction from captive bears; notes that this practice involves the regular infliction of excruciating pain on bears kept permanently restricted in tiny cages which deny any movement and which result in crippling deformity and dementia; further notes that the medicinal properties of bear bile may now be replicated and improved by modern medicines; and urges Her Majesty's Government to take whatever measures it can to support the enlightened work of the Chinese authorities and charity associations such as Animals Asia Foundation who work for the end of this cruel farming practice and have, to date, succeeded in the rescuing and rehabilitation of 137 bears that have been released.

Signatures (121)

Supporters (121)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Marshall-Andrews, Mr Robert

Allan, Mr Richard

Liberal Democrat

Sheffield, Hallam

Amess, Mr David

Erith and Thamesmead

Liberal Democrat

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

Liberal Democrat

Begg, Dame Anne

Ulster Unionist Party

Best, Mr Harold

Leeds North West

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Brazier, Mr Julian

Breed, Mr Colin

Liberal Democrat

South East Cornwall

Liberal Democrat

Cable, Dr Vincent

Liberal Democrat

Calton, Mrs Patsy

Liberal Democrat

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

East Londonderry

Caton, Mr Martin

Chaytor, Mr David

Clarke, Mr Tony

Northampton South

Leyton and Wanstead

Liberal Democrat

Weston-Super-Mare

Newcastle upon Tyne Central

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

David, Mr Wayne

Dean, Mrs Janet

Dismore, Mr Andrew

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

Duncan, Mr Peter

Galloway and Upper Nithsdale

Barnsley East and Mexborough

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Evans, Mr Nigel

Ewing, Annabelle

Scottish National Party

Fabricant, Michael

Flight, Mr Howard

Arundel and South Downs

Francois, Mr Mark

15 November 2004

Garnier, Mr Edward

Gerrard, Mr Neil

Gillan, Mrs Cheryl

Chesham and Amersham

North Wiltshire

Grayling, Chris

Epsom and Ewell

Liberal Democrat

Griffiths, Mr Win

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Heald, Mr Oliver

North East Hertfordshire

Hendrick, Mr Mark

Hermon, Lady Sylvia

Ulster Unionist Party

Liberal Democrat

Hopkins, Kelvin

Hoyle, Mr Lindsay

Liberal Democrat

North Southwark and Bermondsey

Humble, Mrs Joan

Blackpool North and Fleetwood

Hunter, Mr Andrew

Independent Conservative

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jackson, Glenda

Hampstead and Highgate

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Keetch, Mr Paul

Liberal Democrat

Lewis, Mr Terry

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Meirionnydd Nant Conwy

East Worthing and Shoreham

Wolverhampton South West

Marsden, Mr Paul

Liberal Democrat

Shrewsbury and Atcham

Martlew, Mr Eric

May, Mrs Theresa

McCafferty, Chris

McDonnell, John

16 September 2004

Hayes and Harlington

McIntosh, Miss Anne

Mercer, Patrick

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Pickthall, Mr Colin

West Lancashire

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Liberal Democrat

Randall, Mr John

Portsmouth North

Rosindell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

Salmond, Mr Alex

Scottish National Party

Banff and Buchan

Sarwar, Mr Mohammad

Sayeed, Mr Jonathan

Mid Bedfordshire

Sedgemore, Mr Brian

Hackney South and Shoreditch

South West Bedfordshire

Chatham and Aylesford

West Renfrewshire

Nottingham South

Smyth, The Rev Martin

Ulster Unionist Party

Spelman, Mrs Caroline

Steinberg, Mr Gerry

Stringer, Graham

Manchester, Blackley

Alyn and Deeside

North West Leicestershire

Thomas, Mr Simon

Tonge, Dr Jenny

Liberal Democrat

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

Turner, Dr Desmond

Brighton, Kemptown

Finchley and Golders Green

Watkinson, Angela

Scottish National Party

North East Milton Keynes

Widdecombe, Miss Ann

Maidstone and The Weald

Williams, Mrs Betty

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Younger-Ross, Richard

Liberal Democrat

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.