Motion text
That this House notes a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares that was passed unanimously; further notes that, other than the promise of a Call for Evidence in the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare in May 2021, no further steps to this end have been taken; acknowledges the horror and cruelty resulting from the use of snares intended to trap wild animals; notes that snares are notoriously indiscriminate, catching, injuring and killing animals, including those not intended to be the target, such as badgers, rabbits, cats, dogs, lambs and deer; recalls the findings of the 2005 Independent Working Group on Snares which reported that it would be difficult to reduce the proportion of non-targeted animals caught to below 40 per cent; recognises a joint statement organised by Animal Aid, and signed by twenty-three other animal protection groups and academics, urging action to ban snares; and calls on the Government to outlaw the manufacture, sale, possession and use of all snares without further delay.
Signatures (43)
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.
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
31 January 2022
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
31 January 2022
MacAskill, Kenny
Alba Party
Signed on
31 January 2022
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
31 January 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
1 February 2022
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 February 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
2 February 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
2 February 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
2 February 2022
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
4 February 2022
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
8 February 2022
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
9 February 2022
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 February 2022
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
10 February 2022
Blomfield, Paul
Labour
Signed on
16 February 2022
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 February 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 February 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 February 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 February 2022
Blackford, Ian
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 March 2022
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 March 2022
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 March 2022
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 March 2022
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
10 March 2022
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 March 2022
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 March 2022
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 March 2022
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 March 2022
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 March 2022
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2022
Davey, Ed
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 March 2022
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
31 March 2022
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
31 March 2022
Spellar, John
Labour
Signed on
19 April 2022
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on
19 April 2022
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 April 2022
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 April 2022
Huq, Dr Rupa
Labour
Signed on
19 April 2022
Hardy, Emma
Labour
Signed on
19 April 2022
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
20 April 2022
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
25 April 2022
McKinnell, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
26 April 2022
Green, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 April 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.