Commons votes to ban hunting
News Article 15 September 2004
Despite angry protests MPs have voted by a majority of 190 to ban hunting with hounds in England and Wales.
Labour MPs revolt over hunt ban delay
Press Review 10 September 2004
Labour MPs have demanded a free vote on proposals to delay the enactment of a ban on hunting by two years.
Hunting bill delay
Policy Consultation 9 September 2004
Comment from the International Fund for Animal Welfare and the Countryside Alliance
Two year wait for hunt ban
Press Review 9 September 2004
The prime minister has ordered a delay of two years for the planned ban on hunting with dogs to become law.
Blair prepared for hunt ban stand off
Press Review 8 September 2004
The prime minister is determined to face down Tory threats to scupper the Hunting Bill in the House of Lords, according to reports.
Ministers ponder fox hunting options
Press Review 7 September 2004
The government is considering sacrificing up to three significant pieces of legislation if the Conservatives in the Lords stand in the way of a final push to ban fox hunting.
Fox hunting
Policy Consultation 6 September 2004
Comment from Countryside Alliance and International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Hunt ban 'to go through parliament'
News Article 6 September 2004
A leading anti-hunt MP has welcomed reported government plans to introduce legislation into the Commons outlawing the activity.