HL Deb 02 August 1982 vol 434 cc665-6WA
Lord Melchett

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many reptiles listed on Appendix I of CITES have been (a) imported by and (b) exported from Hong Kong in each year since 1980.

Lord Belstead

Only farmed reptile skin is imported. Figures are as follows:

1980 Nile crocodile skin 1 piece
1981 Green turtle skin 2,500 pieces
Saltwater crocodile skin 738 pieces
1982 (1st quarter) None so far

The export of Appendix I species is prohibited.