2009-05-29
07:47:43
Two northwestern Ontario M-P's have come out in support of a Conservative private members bill to scrap the long-gun registry.
N-D-P Members John Rafferty and Bruce Hyer say they will vote in favour of the bill when it comes to a vote in the House of Commons.
Rafferty says felt it was necessary to clarify his position.
"Over the last couple of week, there were editorials and letters to the editors wondering whether I would be supporting the bill," says Rafferty, "so I figured I better get out and let every know."
Rafferty says decided to offer his support after conducting a survey that found 93-per cent of respondents in favour of scrapping the registry.
He expects a vote to come before the house in October.
