§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in meeting the requirements of CITES, he intends to make changes to the system of monitoring timber imported into the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MacleanWe have already made the changes necessary to meet the latest CITES requirements.
§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State For the Environment what labelling of timber species listed in the appendices of CITES is required prior to entry into the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MacleanCITES-listed timber imported into the United Kingdom is not required to be labelled. It must, however, be accompanied by appropriate export and import permits identifying the species in each consignment. The Government are currently supporting schemes to develop effective labelling systems in producer countries.