King's Guard's ceremonial bearskin caps - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

Motion text

That this House commends this Government's commitment to advancing animal welfare, as demonstrated by key reforms including a banning of trial hunting, a banning of boiling live crustaceans, recognising their capacity for pain and ending the cruel practice of puppy farming; acknowledges the dedicated efforts of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in advocating for the humane treatment of animals, including their campaign to replace the King's Guard's bearskin caps with high-quality faux fur alternatives; notes with concern that the Ministry of Defence has spent over £1 million of taxpayer money on bearskin caps over the last decade, purchasing 1,000 bearskin hats between 2014 and 2024, which equates to at least as many slaughtered bears; urges the Government to progress promises made to explore alternatives and pursue the replacement of real bearskin with humane and cost-effective faux fur fabric for the King's Guard's caps as a priority, given the availability of high-quality faux fur; and calls on the Ministry of Defence to instruct their cap-makers to work with manufacturers on a faux fur alternative, thereby aligning with the nation's ethical standards, fiscal responsibility and commitment by this Government to deliver the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation.

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Withdrawn signatures (1)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.

Maskell, Rachael

Brighton Pavilion

Bristol Central

Spencer, Hannah

Gorton and Denton

Chowns, Dr Ellie

North Herefordshire

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

Leishman, Brian

Alloa and Grangemouth

Duncan-Jordan, Neil

Liverpool West Derby

Foy, Mary Kelly

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Leadbitter, Graham

Scottish National Party

Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Witherden, Steve

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr

Poplar and Limehouse

Jardine, Christine

Liberal Democrat

Newport West and Islwyn

Dewsbury and Batley

Ribeiro-Addy, Bell

Clapham and Brixton Hill

Campbell, Irene

North Ayrshire and Arran

Liverpool Riverside

Lancaster and Wyre

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield South East

Glasgow North East

Ferguson, Patricia

Hinchliff, Chris

North East Hertfordshire

Scottish National Party

Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Islington North

Normanton and Hemsworth

Eastwood, Sorcha

Osborne, Tristan

Chatham and Aylesford

Liberal Democrat

Scottish National Party

Liberal Democrat

Mid Dorset and North Poole

Opher, Dr Simon

Chambers, Dr Danny

Liberal Democrat

Scottish National Party

Angus and Perthshire Glens

Liberal Democrat

van Mierlo, Freddie

Liberal Democrat

Henley and Thame

Chamberlain, Wendy

Liberal Democrat

North East Fife

Liberal Democrat

Reynolds, Mr Joshua

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

North East Hampshire

Cane, Charlotte

Liberal Democrat

Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Mid Dunbartonshire

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Thomas, Cameron

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Melksham and Devizes

MacCleary, James

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Didcot and Wantage

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Belfast South and Mid Down

Forster, Mr Will

Liberal Democrat

Bennett, Alison

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Voaden, Caroline

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Oxford West and Abingdon

Yasin, Mohammad

Pinkerton, Dr Al

Liberal Democrat

Democratic Unionist Party

Liberal Democrat

Sutton and Cheam

McAllister, Douglas

West Dunbartonshire

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Heylings, Pippa

Liberal Democrat

South Cambridgeshire

Liberal Democrat

Collins, Victoria

Liberal Democrat

Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Liberal Democrat

Mohamed, Abtisam

Sheffield Central

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Wrigley, Martin

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Perteghella, Manuela

Liberal Democrat

Stratford-on-Avon

Burgon, Richard

Aquarone, Steff

Liberal Democrat

Abbott, Ms Diane

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

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.

Liberal Democrat

Dorking and Horley