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Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill

Debate on bills on Wednesday, 19 June 2019, in the House of Lords, led by Lord Gardiner of Kimble. The answering member was Baroness Jones of Whitchurch.

Lords second reading. Agreed to on question. Committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

Type

Parliamentary proceeding

Reference

798 cc786-809

Session

2017-19

Department

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Legislative stage

Second reading

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill 2017-19. Brought from the Commons.
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Bills
House of Lords

Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Research briefings

Proceeding contributions

Lord Gardiner of Kimble | 798 cc786-8 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, this is a straightforward Bill. It seeks to prohibit the use of wild animals, whether i...

Baroness Mallalieu | 798 cc788-791 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, this little Bill will probably reach the statute book, but it does not deserve to do so...

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Baroness Byford | 798 cc790-3 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, I am pleased to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Mallalieu. I totally agree with some of...

Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb | 798 cc792-4 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Byford. It is fantastic to be able ...

Baroness Fookes | 798 cc794-5 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, I warmly support the introduction of this Bill, and that will come as no surprise to my...

Lord Trees | 798 cc795-8 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, I first declare my interest as a veterinary surgeon and a long-time member of the Briti...

Baroness Anelay of St Johns | 798 cc796-800 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, I thank the Minister for setting out concisely and clearly the objectives of this short...

Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville | 798 cc800-2 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, I am very grateful to the Minister for setting out the rationale behind this Bill and f...

Baroness Jones of Whitchurch | 798 cc802-5 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for introducing the Bill today and for arranging a helpfu...

Lord Gardiner of Kimble | 798 cc804-9 (Link to this contribution)

My Lords, this has been an extremely thought-provoking debate from the outset. This is a measure ...

Subjects

Animal welfare

Circuses

Licensing

Inspections

Ethics

Public interest

Regulation

Wildlife

Legislation

Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill 2017-19

Link

View this Parliamentary proceeding on hansard.parliament.uk