Angela Smith
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Policing of Violence at Hunts
Angela Smith Excerpts(11 years, 2 months ago)
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Chris Williamson
For the record, I was bound over to keep the peace after taking part in a Radio Derby broadcast to outline a protest against grouse shooting. That is very different from what the hon. Gentleman is seeking to imply.
The Bill that became the Hunting Act was long overdue. Public opinion overwhelmingly supported the ban and still does. Labour, Tory and Liberal Democrat voters support the ban; young and old citizens support the ban; male and female citizens support the ban; urban, suburban and rural dwellers all support the ban.
Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)
Has not support for the ban increased since the Hunting Act was passed during the 2001 to 2005 Parliament?