SHARK FINNING - 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 notes that over 70 per cent. of UK sharks, skates and rays are categorised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as threatened or near threatened with extinction; further notes the recent publication of the European Community Plan of Action for Sharks, and the context of EU legislation EC No. 1185/2003, prohibiting the removal of shark fins at sea; believes the UK Government should build on the foundation of previous shark conservation actions and lead the way in Europe as a champion of shark conservation, promptly implementing effective shark conservation and management measures; further believes that, on no occasion should the UK Government approve any derogation from the shark finning legislation in order to allow UK-registered vessels to remove shark fins at sea; and urges the Government to lead the way in Europe by ceasing provision of special permits to remove shark fins at sea, thus enforcing the original intention of the shark finning legislation, and supporting improved shark fisheries monitoring, management and conservation measures.

Signatures (54)

Supporters (53)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

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.

Horwood, Mr Martin

Liberal Democrat

Benyon, Mr Richard

Brown, Mr Russell

Dumfries and Galloway

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Evans, Mr Nigel

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

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

Anderson, Janet

26 October 2009

Rossendale and Darwen

Erith and Thamesmead

Bacon, Mr Richard

Breed, Mr Colin

Liberal Democrat

South East Cornwall

Campbell, Sir Menzies

Liberal Democrat

North East Fife

Caton, Mr Martin

Leyton and Wanstead

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Liberal Democrat

Hammond, Stephen

Harris, Dr Evan

Liberal Democrat

Oxford West and Abingdon

Liberal Democrat

Hopkins, Kelvin

13 October 2009

Howells, Dr Kim

Liberal Democrat

North Southwark and Bermondsey

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Marshall-Andrews, Mr Robert

Mates, Mr Michael

12 October 2009

McDonnell, Dr Alasdair

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Ellesmere Port and Neston

13 October 2009

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

12 October 2009

Palmer, Dr Nick

9 November 2009

Robinson, Mr Geoffrey

12 October 2009

Coventry North West

Nottingham South

Singh, Mr Marsha

Streeter, Mr Gary

12 October 2009

South West Devon

Stunell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

East Dunbartonshire

Liberal Democrat

Thornberry, Ms Emily

Islington South and Finsbury

Turner, Dr Desmond

Brighton, Kemptown

Finchley and Golders Green

Williams, Mrs Betty

Liberal Democrat

Williams, Mr Roger

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Williams, Stephen

Liberal Democrat

Willis, Mr Phil

Liberal Democrat

Harrogate and Knaresborough

Younger-Ross, Richard

Liberal Democrat

12 October 2009

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Foster, Michael Jabez

Hastings and Rye