That this House expresses deep concern at the relentless increase in whales killed by Japan, Iceland and Norway and their pressure to overturn the moratorium on commercial whaling and the ban on international trade in whale products; welcomes the campaign by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society to stop commercial whaling; congratulates the Government for its recent commitment to regaining a conservation majority at the International Whaling Commission; and strongly believes that for the UK to be the most effective advocate for whale conservation, the issue needs to be elevated to the Prime Minister's agenda and adequately resourced.

That this House expresses deep concern at the relentless increase in whales killed by Japan, Iceland and Norway and their pressure to overturn the moratorium on commercial whaling and the ban on international trade in whale products; welcomes the campaign by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society to stop commercial...

That this House objects to the decision taken by the Icelandic government to resume commercial hunting of whales; notes that Icelandic ships will take nine fin whales, an endangered species, and 30 minke whales each year; recognises that Iceland committed themselves to end commercial whaling when they joined the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 2002; expresses concern that this is another example of a movement towards a resumption of commercial whaling; and calls on the UK Government to work through the IWC to challenge the legality of the decision taken by Iceland and bring about an end to commercial whaling.

That this House objects to the decision taken by the Icelandic government to resume commercial hunting of whales; notes that Icelandic ships will take nine fin whales, an endangered species, and 30 minke whales each year; recognises that Iceland committed themselves to end commercial whaling when they joined the International...

That this House notes with concern that for the first time the pro-whaling alliance won a majority of support at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) voting to end the 20 year old whaling moratorium; recognises that to end the moratorium a majority of 75 per cent. is required and that the 51 per cent. majority secured is a major shift in the IWC stance; condemns the actions of Japan and other whaling nations such as Norway and Iceland who have campaigned to secure the votes of small African and Caribbean countries in exchange for multi-million dollar foreign aid packages; and calls on members of the IWC to put the interests of many and often rare species of whale ahead of narrow self-interest.

That this House notes with concern that for the first time the pro-whaling alliance won a majority of support at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) voting to end the 20 year old whaling moratorium; recognises that to end the moratorium a majority of 75 per cent. is required and that...

That this House condemns the Japanese government for its deliberate attempt to gain control of the International Whaling Commission through means of aid and financial support to countries across the globe in order to pursue its pro-whaling agenda; recognises that the five day meeting of the International Whaling Commission, due to begin on Friday 16th June, will be a most important meeting with the real threat of thousands of whales being endangered if a pro-whaling consensus is obtained; supports the British Government in its continued opposition to whaling; and calls upon all countries attending the conference to put the interests of the many varied and often rare species of whale ahead of narrow national self-interest.

That this House condemns the Japanese government for its deliberate attempt to gain control of the International Whaling Commission through means of aid and financial support to countries across the globe in order to pursue its pro-whaling agenda; recognises that the five day meeting of the International Whaling Commission, due...

That this House notes with concern the decision taken by the Bush Administration to remove the grizzly bear from the endangered species list; recognises that the number of grizzly bears in the areas surrounding the Yellowstone National Park has increased considerably to 600 since they were listed, after once facing extinction as a result of hunting; further notes that this decision will allow hunting to be re-introduced across six million acres of land and could result in the grizzly bear facing extinction; further notes that the removal from the list would open up the habitat to oil and gas exploration; and calls on the US government to reverse this decision and protect the grizzly bear.

That this House notes with concern the decision taken by the Bush Administration to remove the grizzly bear from the endangered species list; recognises that the number of grizzly bears in the areas surrounding the Yellowstone National Park has increased considerably to 600 since they were listed, after once facing...

That this House condemns the trophy hunting industry; notes that every year, travel companies make millions of pounds from British and other European citizens who buy package tours to Africa, North America, Eastern Europe and Asia; recognises that once there, these big game hunters slaughter tens of thousands of animals, many of which are listed by the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species as at risk, endangered or bordering on extinction; and calls on the Government to work with other countries and wildlife organisations to ensure that endangered species are protected and that trophy hunting is banned.

That this House condemns the trophy hunting industry; notes that every year, travel companies make millions of pounds from British and other European citizens who buy package tours to Africa, North America, Eastern Europe and Asia; recognises that once there, these big game hunters slaughter tens of thousands of animals,...

That this House condemns the Japanese government for its proposals to increase the scale of its whaling in the name of science; notes that the Japanese have forwarded plans to the International Whaling Commission which would involve research vessels taking more than 1,000 whales each year in Antarctic waters; welcomes the opposition mounted to such proposals by the UK Government and other nations across the globe; and calls for a high level political forum to reform the International Whaling Convention and Commission in order to close many unacceptable loopholes which allow whaling in the name of science.

That this House condemns the Japanese government for its proposals to increase the scale of its whaling in the name of science; notes that the Japanese have forwarded plans to the International Whaling Commission which would involve research vessels taking more than 1,000 whales each year in Antarctic waters; welcomes...

That this House notes that the International Whaling Commission is holding its 56th annual meeting, taking place from 19th to 22nd July; deplores the actions of Japan, Norway and Iceland who ignore the 18-year international moratorium on the killing of great whales and continue to hunt down hundreds of whales each year; further expresses outrage at Japan's efforts to recruit small nations to the International Whaling Commission (IWC), using overseas aid as a bargaining tool, in order to overturn the current in-built majority on the IWC in opposition of whaling; and calls on the British Government to do everything it can at the current meeting of the IWC to maintain a ban on whaling and bring pressure to bear on whaling countries to put an end to their activities and provide greater protection for whales.

That this House notes that the International Whaling Commission is holding its 56th annual meeting, taking place from 19th to 22nd July; deplores the actions of Japan, Norway and Iceland who ignore the 18-year international moratorium on the killing of great whales and continue to hunt down hundreds of whales...

That this House deplores the activity of trophy hunting endangered animals; notes that, for the Government to issue import licences for trophies from animals listed in Appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), it must be satisfied that the profits from trophy hunting are used for the purposes of conservation of the endangered species; further notes that a recent League Against Cruel Sports investigation exposed a UK travel firm admitting that 90 per cent. of the trophy fees paid by the UK hunters do not go to conservation efforts; and calls on the Government to suspend all imports of hunting trophies from CITES Appendix I listed species including the cheetah, leopard and rhinoceros.

That this House deplores the activity of trophy hunting endangered animals; notes that, for the Government to issue import licences for trophies from animals listed in Appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), it must be satisfied that the profits from trophy hunting are used...

That this House condemns trophy hunts whereby holidays are organised by travel firms in the UK enabling people to slaughter endangered animals in many areas of the world, including Africa, North America and Eastern Europe; notes that these slaughter packages are advertised over the internet and that over 700 people a year take part in these holidays with many rare animals being killed such as rhinos, lions, and elephants; expresses deep concern that such events are not illegal; and calls on the Government to work with its international partners and animal welfare groups such as the League Against Cruel Sports and World Wildlife Fund to ensure that these trips are outlawed.

That this House condemns trophy hunts whereby holidays are organised by travel firms in the UK enabling people to slaughter endangered animals in many areas of the world, including Africa, North America and Eastern Europe; notes that these slaughter packages are advertised over the internet and that over 700 people...

That this House notes with alarm the conduct of 23 Conservative Members of the European Parliament for signing a document calling for the European hunting season to be extended; notes that this will allow hunters in France and Italy more time to kill migrating British birds such as song thrushes and turtle doves; and calls on Members of the European Parliament to oppose the proposed extension of the European hunting season.

That this House notes with alarm the conduct of 23 Conservative Members of the European Parliament for signing a document calling for the European hunting season to be extended; notes that this will allow hunters in France and Italy more time to kill migrating British birds such as song thrushes...

That this House condemns the hunting of endangered species, especially the hunting of bears in North America, where trophy hunters pay up to $18,000 to complete the so-called Bear Slam, involving the pursuit and slaughter of the four largest species of bear in the world, the black, brown, grizzly and polar bear; believes that protected status for bears should be imposed and enforced to stop this senseless killing of endangered wildlife; and calls upon the United Kingdom Government to put pressure on the United States Government to reinstate the ban on the import of hides of these endangered species, which was lifted 12 months ago.

That this House condemns the hunting of endangered species, especially the hunting of bears in North America, where trophy hunters pay up to $18,000 to complete the so-called Bear Slam, involving the pursuit and slaughter of the four largest species of bear in the world, the black, brown, grizzly and...