HC Deb 16 September 2004 vol 424 cc1671-2WS
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether her Department will oppose the proposed ban on the international trade of lion trophies and skins; and if she will make a statement. [188060]

Mr. Morley

The UK, in common with the other EU member states, is currently maintaining an open position on this matter and would like to explore the scope for an agreed solution with the range states before coming to a final decision.