§ Mr. Greville JannerWith your permission, Mr. Speaker, and that of the House, I wish to present a petition signed by over 2,000 of my constituents and others from the city of Leicester. It is headed by the signatures of Miss Jean Lambert and Mr. John Nixon. It condemns the cruel and barbaric habit and practice of the culling of seals and the importation of their pelts and other seal products into this country.
The petition showeth that the culling of harp seals, condoned by the Canadian Government, is an inhumane and barbaric act.Wherefore your petitioners pray that your Honourable House will make representations to the Canadian Government to stop the culling of harp seals and take steps to ensure that harp seal products may no longer be imported into the United Kingdom.And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
§ To lie upon the Table.
§ Mr. SpeakerMay I remind the House that there are specified times for the Adjournment debates. I hope that those times will be adhered to.
As I am unlikely to see hon. Members in the course of the day, may I wish the remnants of Israel who have not already started their exodus a peaceful recess which the House has deserved. I also hope to enjoy it.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Michael Jopling)I am sure that the House wishes you, Mr. Speaker, the same sentiments as you have wished us.