§ Mr. GaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government will give their support for the establishment of an endangered species task force in Hong Kong, under the auspices of the police and customs, to enforce domestic and international bans on trade in rhinoceros products; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggAs a result of a recent review, the Hong Kong Government have decided to establish an endangered species protection liaison group with responsibility for information gathering, planning and co-ordination of enforcement operations and co-ordinating liaison with national and international agencies including non-governmental organisations.
79WWe fully support these efforts by the Hong Kong Government to improve the enforcement of their endangered species legislation which includes a ban in trade in rhino products.