PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
WILDLIFE CRIME (15 November 2006)
Motion Details
That this House is concerned that wildlife crime is not being given sufficient priority, as was revealed in the recent Naturewatch survey of police wildlife crime officers; notes that police believe that there are strong connections between some types of wildlife crime, such as badger baiting and poaching, and other forms of crime; further notes that wildlife crime is perceived to be high yield, low risk; and urges the Government to increase the priority given to tackling wildlife crime forthwith.
Sponsored by:
Mr Peter Ainsworth (Conservative)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
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