This debate section is part of the official record of Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025 (Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025: First Stage (Resumed)).

2025-05-28

Verona Murphy (recorded as: An Ceann Comhairle)

Yesterday a division was called on the question: "That leave to introduce the Bill be granted." That division will now be taken.

Verona Murphy (recorded as: An Ceann Comhairle)

The Bill is accordingly introduced. Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Ruth Coppinger (recorded as: Deputy Ruth Coppinger)

I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."