Today is the fifth anniversary of the day when Tony Blair spoke about
hunting on BBC Question Time and said "It will be banned."


Also today, the Government announced the business of the House of
Commons from now until the Summer recess, and the re-introduction of
the Hunting Bill was not amongst the business.


The decision to delay the reintroduction of the Hunting Bill to
September is deeply regrettable and denies the House of Commons an
opportunity to tell the hunters that they should cancel this Autumn's
fox cub hunting season. Now, 8,000 fox cubs are likely to die, just to
train hounds to hunt more foxes -- for an activity that will soon be
banned.

Time is running out for the Government to honour its pledge. This
means that the next few weeks are crucial. Greater pressure must be
put on Tony Blair to deliver on his promise.


76% of the population think hunting should not be legal (MORI 2003) --
its time that the Government listened to the wishes of the majority
and banned this outdated and cruel sport once and for all.



ACTION:


Please phone your MP on 0207 219 3000 and ask directly when a date
will be announced for the reintroduction of the Hunting Bill.

If your MP supports hunting, you can send an email to Tony Blair
from his website www.number-10.gov.uk


Many thanks again for your invaluable support -- you can let us know
of any responses you have from your MP or the Prime Minister by
emailing us at .


CPHA

Campaigning to Protect Hunted Animals

RSPCA www.rspca.org.uk
League Against Cruel Sports www.league.uk.com
IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) www.ifaw.org

www.banhunting.com