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It seems that the antis in Brittain have won a major batle. I hope that this news won't be read by the antis in USA. Hopefully the House of Lords will drop it.
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=3015347
British MPs Vote for Total Ban on Hunting
Mon June 30, 2003 06:16 PM ET
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain moved a step closer toward ending its long tradition of hunting Monday when members of parliament voted overwhelming for a total ban on the ancient countryside sport.
The vote, by 362 to 154, came after the government dramatically withdrew a compromise plan which would have allowed some forms of hunting to continue.
The government's bill now passes to the upper chamber of parliament, the House of Lords, where it is likely to face stiff opposition.
The government had wanted a compromise solution involving bringing in strict licenses to allow some hunts to continue. Ministers had said the compromise amendment was the only realistic way of banning most hunts.
But many Labor members of parliament took a harder line and accused the government of trying to stifle their views.
After a stormy five and a half hour debate, Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael announced the government was withdrawing its proposed amendment, paving the way for the vote for the outright ban.
The result was greeted by jeers and celebrating from supporters and opponents of hunting in Parliament Square, outside the House of Commons.
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=3015347
British MPs Vote for Total Ban on Hunting
Mon June 30, 2003 06:16 PM ET
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain moved a step closer toward ending its long tradition of hunting Monday when members of parliament voted overwhelming for a total ban on the ancient countryside sport.
The vote, by 362 to 154, came after the government dramatically withdrew a compromise plan which would have allowed some forms of hunting to continue.
The government's bill now passes to the upper chamber of parliament, the House of Lords, where it is likely to face stiff opposition.
The government had wanted a compromise solution involving bringing in strict licenses to allow some hunts to continue. Ministers had said the compromise amendment was the only realistic way of banning most hunts.
But many Labor members of parliament took a harder line and accused the government of trying to stifle their views.
After a stormy five and a half hour debate, Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael announced the government was withdrawing its proposed amendment, paving the way for the vote for the outright ban.
The result was greeted by jeers and celebrating from supporters and opponents of hunting in Parliament Square, outside the House of Commons.