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 welcomes the democratic decision of the National Trust membership to ballot all members regarding a ban on deer hunting on National Trust owned land and to undertake an investigation into the cruelty in deer hunting; and further urges the National Trust Council to implement their members' wishes as a matter of urgency.

That this House welcomes the democratic decision of the National Trust membership to ballot all members regarding a ban on deer hunting on National Trust owned land and to undertake an investigation into the cruelty in deer hunting; and further urges the National Trust Council to implement their members' wishes...

That this House fully supports the members of the National Trust who have called on the Trust to abolish deer hunting on its land; condemns the National Trust Council for its consistent opposition to implementing the views of its members; welcomes the EGM on this issue to be held on 16th July and urges all members of the National Trust to participate to ensure that the National Trust Council gives effect to members' wishes and establishes a balanced working party to investigate the cruelty of hunting deer with packs of dogs, a factor ignored in their previous investigations.

That this House fully supports the members of the National Trust who have called on the Trust to abolish deer hunting on its land; condemns the National Trust Council for its consistent opposition to implementing the views of its members; welcomes the EGM on this issue to be held on...

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 condemns the National Trust Council for its failure to fully implement its members' wishes to ban deer hunting on the lands it holds responsibilities for; further congratulates the 871 National Trust members who have called on the Trust to again consider the principle of allowing hunting on their land; and calls upon the National Trust to ensure that the issue of cruelty in deer hunting is addressed, a factor ignored by the Trust in its previous deliberations.

That this House condemns the National Trust Council for its failure to fully implement its members' wishes to ban deer hunting on the lands it holds responsibilities for; further congratulates the 871 National Trust members who have called on the Trust to again consider the principle of allowing hunting on...

That this House condemns the National Trust Council for their failure to implement their members' wishes and ban deer hunting on their land; further congratulates the 871 National Trust members who have called on the Trust to again consider the principle of allowing hunting on their land; and calls on the National Trust to ensure that the issue of cruelty in deer hunting is addressed, a factor which was ignored by the Trust in its previous deliberations.

That this House condemns the National Trust Council for their failure to implement their members' wishes and ban deer hunting on their land; further congratulates the 871 National Trust members who have called on the Trust to again consider the principle of allowing hunting on their land; and calls on...

That this House notes that Schedule 1 to the Deer Act 1991 provides a close season for roe deer, from 1st November to 31st March, inclusive, for the buck, and from 1st March to 31st October inclusive for the doe; further notes that the deer rut takes place in July and August, with kids being born in the following May; further notes that bucks are strongly territorial over the period May to August, during which time family units are built up and thus concludes that this Act affords no protection to the buck roe deer, allowing stress, injury and possible death to whole family units; notes the conclusions of the Forestry Commission Bulletin 105, Roe Deer Biology and Management, by P. R. Ratcliffe and B. A. Mayle, (HMSO 1992), that culling levels aimed at preventing population increases have been set mistakenly high and the levels of juvenile mortality under-estimated; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to review the relevant provisions of the Deer Act 1991 as soon as possible.

That this House notes that Schedule 1 to the Deer Act 1991 provides a close season for roe deer, from 1st November to 31st March, inclusive, for the buck, and from 1st March to 31st October inclusive for the doe; further notes that the deer rut takes place in July...

That this House expresses its deep disappointment and disgust that the National Trust Council has failed to implement the views of its members on deer hunting; and further believes that, as the Working Party on deer hunting failed even to address the issue of cruelty to deer, in the interests of deer welfare and democracy the Council should implement a ban on deer hunting on its land as a matter of urgency.

That this House expresses its deep disappointment and disgust that the National Trust Council has failed to implement the views of its members on deer hunting; and further believes that, as the Working Party on deer hunting failed even to address the issue of cruelty to deer, in the interests...

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...

That this House deeply regrets the failure of the National Trust's ruling council to confirm the ban on deer hunting demanded by its membership; believes that deer hunting and all other killing of animals for pleasure to be barbaric, de-humanising and unacceptable; considers that the National Trust has both betrayed its membership by pandering to vested interests and defied the great weight of public opinion against hunting; looks forward to the early day when Parliament will ban deer, fox and mink hunting and hare coursing; and calls on all opponents of animal cruelty to continue the struggle.

That this House deeply regrets the failure of the National Trust's ruling council to confirm the ban on deer hunting demanded by its membership; believes that deer hunting and all other killing of animals for pleasure to be barbaric, de-humanising and unacceptable; considers that the National Trust has both betrayed...

That this House congratulates National Trust members on their historic decision to prohibit the hunting of deer with packs of hounds on National Trust land; and urges the National Trust Council to implement the democratic decision of its members.

That this House congratulates National Trust members on their historic decision to prohibit the hunting of deer with packs of hounds on National Trust land; and urges the National Trust Council to implement the democratic decision of its members.

That this House believes that deer hunting with packs of dogs is an obscenity and should be abolished.

That this House believes that deer hunting with packs of dogs is an obscenity and should be abolished.