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§ Mr. Paul Truswell (Pudsey)Having just witnessed the Second Reading of the Bill that many people hope will herald the end of hunting in this country, I rise to present a petition signed by more than 2,800 of my constituents and others calling for the abolition of hunting with dogs, making specific reference to deer, hares, foxes and mink. It was collected over a relatively short period, and it is certain that many more signatures could have been secured had that been the objective of the exercise.
The petition states:
To the House of CommonsThe Petition of Residents of Pudsey Constituency and others,Declares that hunting foxes, deer, hares and mink with dogs is a cruel and barbaric practice that has no place in a civilised society.The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons pass legislation to ban hunting with dogs.And the Petitioners remain etc.To lie upon the Table.