That this House notes that the Forestry Commission suspended the New Forest Buckhounds for one day following the signing of Early Day Motion No. 792, Deer Hunting in the New Forest by over 80 honourable and Right honourable Members; notes however that the keeper's report on the carcass of the deer which was attacked by hounds before its death on 10th March unbelievably failed to identify any bite marks or other injuries caused by dogs; notes also that the subsequent Forestry Commission inquiry failed to interview any of the eye-witnesses to the attack; notes further that the Forestry Commission is responsible for identifying animals to be killed by the Buckhounds; believes that the Forestry Commission has shown itself incapable of enforcing the licence conditions for the Buckhounds; believes that the one day suspension is quite inadequate; and calls on the Government to institute new and independent monitoring of the hunt until Parliament is allowed to express the support of the majority of honourable and Right honourable Members for a ban on hunting with dogs.

That this House notes that the Forestry Commission suspended the New Forest Buckhounds for one day following the signing of Early Day Motion No. 792, Deer Hunting in the New Forest by over 80 honourable and Right honourable Members; notes however that the keeper's report on the carcass of the...

That this House notes with great concern that, on Friday 10th March, Mr John Collins of Ringwood, Hampshire, observed the New Forest Buckhounds chase a herd of deer into fencing near Burley, that he subsequently witnessed a huntsman hold a deer on the ground for five minutes whilst the remainder of the herd were dispersed and that this deer was then released to be pursued again by the hounds; notes further that on the same date a deer was attacked by hounds prior to being killed by members of the New Forest Buckhounds; and believes that this additional evidence of deliberate cruelty for the pleasure of the hunt is further grounds for the immediate and indefinite suspension of the New Forest Buckhounds.

That this House notes with great concern that, on Friday 10th March, Mr John Collins of Ringwood, Hampshire, observed the New Forest Buckhounds chase a herd of deer into fencing near Burley, that he subsequently witnessed a huntsman hold a deer on the ground for five minutes whilst the remainder...

That this House is appalled at the pictures of a deer being savaged by hounds published in the Today newspaper of 13th March and captured on video by the Wildlife Action Group; calls for an immediate suspension of hunting by the New Forest Buckhounds; demands this barbaric incident be made the subject of a full and independent inquiry; and looks forward to the day when hunting with dogs is outlawed.

That this House is appalled at the pictures of a deer being savaged by hounds published in the Today newspaper of 13th March and captured on video by the Wildlife Action Group; calls for an immediate suspension of hunting by the New Forest Buckhounds; demands this barbaric incident be made...

That this House condemns the Liberal Democrats for their hypocrisy and disunity over hunting and animal welfare issues; notes that on 19 April 1994 a Labour Party motion to Cornwall County Council which said 'this council expresses its total opposition to fox hunting, stag hunting and hare coursing and calls on this Government to legislate nationally to impose a ban on such activities' was passed by 37 votes to 25, despite 11 Liberal Democrat councillors, including the Leader, Councillor Mannell, voting against it; further notes that Liberal Democrat honourable Members opposed a Labour motion to prevent badger-baiting, in parliament on 12th April 1994; recalls that 19 of the 41 Liberal Democrat councillors on Devon County Council opposed a ban on hunting in January 1994; is amazed by these actions, considering that the Liberal Democrats last election manifesto stated that they opposed hunting and badger-baiting; and calls for the Liberal Democrats to clearly state whether or not they oppose hunting, badger-baiting and cruelty to animals.

That this House condemns the Liberal Democrats for their hypocrisy and disunity over hunting and animal welfare issues; notes that on 19 April 1994 a Labour Party motion to Cornwall County Council which said 'this council expresses its total opposition to fox hunting, stag hunting and hare coursing and calls...

That this House welcomes the exceptionally high percentage of public support indicated with a recent Gallup poll for the successful members' resolution to ban deerhunting with hounds on National Trust land; and awaits with eager anticipation the Trust's recognition of that public expression of view regarding an activity on land they hold in keeping for the nation.

That this House welcomes the exceptionally high percentage of public support indicated with a recent Gallup poll for the successful members' resolution to ban deerhunting with hounds on National Trust land; and awaits with eager anticipation the Trust's recognition of that public expression of view regarding an activity on land...