WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES - 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 is deeply disappointed that the Gracious Speech did not contain measures to ban the use of wild animals in circuses, despite repeated pledges from Ministers that action would be taken; notes that since the House voted unanimously in favour of a ban in 2011 big cats have returned to Britain and is concerned that the continued delay may lead to other wild species being forced to perform in circuses; further notes that the draft Wild Animals in Circuses Bill has already been scrutinised by the Environment and Rural Affairs Committee; supports Animal Defenders International and other animal welfare organisations in their ongoing campaign to end this outdated practice; and calls on the Government to introduce legislation to ensure a ban can be introduced during the 2014-15 Session.

Signatures (82)

Supporters (81)
Withdrawn signatures (1)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.

Lewisham West and Penge

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

Fitzpatrick, Jim

Poplar and Limehouse

Sanders, Mr Adrian

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Birmingham, Yardley

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

Abbott, Ms Diane

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Amess, Mr David

Anderson, Mr David

Brooke, Annette

Liberal Democrat

Mid Dorset and North Poole

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

Carswell, Mr Douglas

3 February 2015

11 February 2015

Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill

Islington North

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Liberal Democrat

Chatham and Aylesford

Cunningham, Alex

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Cunningham, Sir Tony

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.

Democratic Unionist Party

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Edwards, Jonathan

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Evans, Jonathan

Liberal Democrat

Westmorland and Lonsdale

Francis, Dr Hywel

Liberal Democrat

Gilmore, Sheila

Glindon, Mrs Mary

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Hall Green

Hancock, Mr Mike

Portsmouth South

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Ashton-under-Lyne

Lanark and Hamilton East

Hopkins, Kelvin

Huppert, Dr Julian

Liberal Democrat

Jackson, Glenda

Hampstead and Kilburn

Lazarowicz, Mark

Edinburgh North and Leith

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Dwyfor Meirionnydd

McCrea, Dr William

Democratic Unionist Party

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

Meale, Sir Alan

Ellesmere Port and Neston

Morrice, Graeme

Morris, Grahame M.

Mudie, Mr George

O'Donnell, Fiona

21 November 2014

Osborne, Sandra

Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Qureshi, Yasmin

Bolton South East

3 February 2015

Rochester and Strood

Riordan, Mrs Linda

Ritchie, Ms Margaret

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Robertson, John

Glasgow North West

Robinson, Mr Geoffrey

25 November 2014

Coventry North West

Rotheram, Steve

Liverpool, Walton

Ruddock, Dame Joan

9 February 2015

Lewisham, Deptford

Russell, Sir Bob

Liberal Democrat

Stunell, Sir Andrew

Liberal Democrat

Thornton, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Scottish National Party

Williams, Mr Mark

Liberal Democrat

Democratic Unionist Party

Scottish National Party

Perth and North Perthshire

Batley and Spen

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.

Heywood and Middleton