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Mon 11th Feb 2013
Policing of Violence at Hunts
Commons Chamber (Adjournment Debate)

Policing of Violence at Hunts

Debate between Angela Smith and Chris Williamson
Monday 11th February 2013

(11 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Williamson Portrait Chris Williamson
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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 Portrait Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)
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Has not support for the ban increased since the Hunting Act was passed during the 2001 to 2005 Parliament?

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