PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS - Early Day Motions

House of Commons

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

Tabled 27 May 2015
2015-16 Session

That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are wounded with metal hooks in order to break their spirit and make them submissive; further notes that the welfare of captive elephants is often very poor with many being kept tightly chained for long periods with very limited movement and abused; calls on UK tourists not to visit elephant attractions other than wildlife reserves and genuine sanctuaries; and calls on the Government to take forward its manifesto commitment to support the Indian Government in its efforts to protect the Asian elephant.

Signatures (89)

Supporters (88)
Withdrawn Signatures (1)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.

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

Abbott, Ms Diane

Ahmed-Sheikh, Ms Tasmina

Scottish National Party

Amess, Sir David

Anderson, Mr David

Arkless, Richard

Scottish National Party

07 September 2015

Bellingham, Mr Henry

Betts, Mr Clive

17 September 2015

Liberal Democrat

Scottish National Party

28 January 2016

Cameron, Dr Lisa

Scottish National Party

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

Carmichael, Neil

12 October 2015

Champion, Sarah

17 September 2015

26 October 2015

12 October 2015

Crausby, Mr David

Crawley, Angela

Scottish National Party

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Davies, Geraint

07 September 2015

Scottish National Party

Debbonaire, Thangam

11 September 2015

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

09 September 2015

Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.

Democratic Unionist Party

Edwards, Jonathan

Ferrier, Margaret

Scottish National Party

18 November 2015

12 October 2015

07 September 2015

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Scottish National Party

Heald, Sir Oliver

23 February 2016

Hopkins, Kelvin

Howarth, Mr George

11 September 2015

30 November 2015

Ulster Unionist Party

Knight, Sir Greg

Lucas, Caroline

Madders, Justin

Marsden, Gordon

Maskell, Rachael

McDonald, Stuart C.

Scottish National Party

McDonnell, John

Morris, Grahame

14 September 2015

Democratic Unionist Party

15 September 2015

Liberal Democrat

Qureshi, Yasmin

Rees, Christina

12 October 2015

Ritchie, Ms Margaret

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Robertson, Mr Laurence

11 September 2015

Robinson, Gavin

Democratic Unionist Party

15 September 2015

Rosindell, Andrew

Saville Roberts, Liz

Democratic Unionist Party

Democratic Unionist Party

Skinner, Mr Dennis

14 September 2015

Soames, Sir Nicholas

07 September 2015

Stringer, Graham

Scottish National Party

07 September 2015

Scottish National Party

Williams, Hywel

Williams, Mr Mark

Liberal Democrat

Democratic Unionist Party

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.

12 October 2015