HC Deb 25 July 1988 vol 138 c37W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 19 July, if he will give details of the 143 seizures of endangered species made by the Hong Kong authorities in the first six months of 1988.

Mrs. Chalker

Details of the 143 seizures of endangered species made by the Hong Kong authorities in the first six months of 1988 are:

Species
Stuffed Sea Turtles 21
Parrots 12 (live)
Pangolin Meat 40 Kg
Birds of Prey and Owls 18 (live); 20 (dead)
Elephant 28 tusks: 200 Kg cut pieces: 1 skin
Deer Antler 29 pieces
Wild Cats 2 carcases: 430 skins and 10 parts
Alligator/Crocodile 4 skins and 11 stuffed animals
Asiatic Bony Tongue Fish 14 (live)
Giant Salamander 1 (live)
Lizard/Snake Skin 3,767 pieces
Otter Skin 1,020 pieces
Seal Skin 1 piece
Butterfly 8