§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will engage in discussions with representatives from Hong Kong, Japan and China for the purpose of eliminating the demand for rhinoceros horn and ivory; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe United Kingdom works actively through the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species—CITES—and bilateral contacts to persuade consumer states to stamp out the illegal trade in rhino horn and ivory. The CITES standing committee in March called for further progress in enforcement before its conference in November. The committee particularly commended Hong Kong for its recent efforts.
§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations he has received concerning the slaughter of rhinoceros and elephants for rhinoceros horn and ivory; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe receive a great many representations and share public concern about trade in endangered species. We are actively involved in international efforts, through the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species—CITES—to stamp out this activity.