§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what response he made to the CITES standing committee in regard to the proposed new criteria for listing species on the appendices to the convention prior to the deadline date of 30 June.
§ Mr. Yeo[holding answer 16 July 1993]None, but we shall submit comments shortly. I will ensure that a copy of our response is sent to the hon. Member as well as to interested organisations.