Ban products of slaughter
David Martin MEP reminds us the cruel slaughter of hundreds of thousands of seals in Canada is shortly to resume (Platform, 19 March) and calls on the UK government to ban the import of seal skins.
Many countries have banned the import of seal products or have taken steps towards a ban. In September 2006 the European Parliament passed a resolution calling on the European Commission to ban the trade in all harp and hooded seal products. The UK, along with other member states, is pressing for an EU ban on the trade in seal products, but this will take time. Our government should introduce a national trade ban until an EU ban comes into force.
Until then people should be aware that such fur will be used to make products on sale here, including sporrans.
ROSS MINETT
Advocates for Animals
Queensferry Street
Edinburgh
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