Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:20 am on 22 March 2024.

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Photo of Peter Dowd Peter Dowd Labour, Bootle 10:20, 22 March 2024

I do not read The Times very often, but the hon. Member said that the African community leaders and conservationists he referred to rightly argue that it is not for us in the west to decide how they should manage their wildlife, and that that is why he cannot endorse the Bill. I am not telling them how to manage their wildlife, or demanding that they do it in a certain way. What I and many Members in this House are saying is that we do not want those disgusting trophies in this country. It is simple.