HC Deb 13 May 1991 vol 191 cc6-7W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any proposals to tighten international and national legislation relating to the trade in rhino products.

Mr. Trippier

All five species of rhinoceros are listed on appendix I of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora—CITES. This means that almost all trade in rhino products is prohibited already under legislation implementing CITES—EC regulation 3626/82 in the European Community.