Prejudice Against Pigeons

EDM number 66 in 1996-97, proposed by Tony Banks on 24/10/1996.

That this House expresses its opposition to any moves to remove, or eliminate, pigeons from Trafalger Square; believes these intelligent and gentle creatures are a feature of the Square attracting tourists and providing employment for sellers of pigeon corn; understands that pigeons are less likely to transmit disease to human beings than dogs or cats and that acid rain is a greater threat to the fabric of buildings than pigeon droppings; calls upon Westminster Council to view pigeons as friends rather than enemies; and requests Her Majesty's Government to publish its report on pigeon management and cease contributing to pigeon prejudice in the capital.

This motion has been signed by a total of 17 MPs.