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Fur Trade (Prohibition)
21 April 2021
Lead MP
Taiwo Owatemi
Debate Type
General Debate
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EconomyAgriculture & Rural Affairs
Other Contributors: 1
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Taiwo Owatemi raised concerns about fur trade (prohibition) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill to ban the import, export, purchase and sale of fur and fur products. Cites support from the public, with a recent YouGov poll showing 72% in favour of a complete ban. Outlines the current situation where imported fur worth £29 million is used annually by the fashion industry for clothing, hats, and accessories valued at £20 million. The Bill aims to eliminate this trade by banning the import and export of fur and the sale of new fur products while allowing existing products and second-hand sales to remain legal. Emphasises the moral imperative and support from animal welfare organisations.
Taiwo Owatemi
Lab
Coventry North West
Proposes a Bill to ban the import, export, purchase and sale of fur and fur products. Cites support from the public, with a recent YouGov poll showing 72% in favour of a complete ban. Outlines the current situation where imported fur worth £29 million is used annually by the fashion industry for clothing, hats, and accessories valued at £20 million. The Bill aims to eliminate this trade by banning the import and export of fur and the sale of new fur products while allowing existing products and second-hand sales to remain legal. Emphasises the moral imperative and support from animal welfare organisations.
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