§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Government of Oman regarding their refusal to adhere to CITES.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe hope that countries not at present party to CITES, such as Oman, will in due course sign the convention, and we fully support any effort by the CITES secretariat to encourage wider participation in CITES.