Sir Roger Gale
Member of Parliament for North Thanet (Margate, Herne Bay & The Villages)
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Sir Roger Gale MP supports animal welfare commitments for general election
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March 3rd 2015
The MP for North Thanet this week gave his support to the launch of the League Against Cruel Sports General Election Manifesto.
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Peter Stevens photography 2015
The Manifesto, which was launched at the House of Commons, included 5 commitments on animal welfare;
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To defend and strengthen the Hunting Act, the most successful piece of wild animal welfare legislation in England and Wales – a law that is supported by 80 per cent of the British public.
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To ban the use of snares which are cruel and unnecessary and trap many unintended species.
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To conduct an independent inquiry into the commercial shooting industry to stop cruelty, improve animal welfare and end industry practices that damage our environment and drain the public purse.
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To take tough action to deal with illegal dog fighting and provide the resources our Police, local authorities, education system and communities need to tackle this growing problem.
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To protect racing greyhounds by fully implementing specific and long overdue recommendations for fundamental reform of the dog racing industry.
Sir Roger said
“We are a nation of animal lovers. We have a well deserved international reputation for compassion for animals and we have a strong and abiding hatred of cruelty.
“I am a life member of the League Against Cruel Sports and I believe animals matter in the forthcoming general election campaign. That is why I will continue to support measures to expose and end cruelty in the name of sport.”
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