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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Stratford (Labour), on Wednesday, 22 January 1992, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 243 members in total.


IVORY TRADE BAN

That this House is gravely concerned by the decline of Africa's elephant population from 1.3 million in 1979 to 600,000 in 1989; recognises the continuing danger faced by elephants due to the ravages of poaching; accepts that previous attempts to establish a controlled, limited 'legitimate' ivory trade have failed; applauds the considerable efforts of many African nations to establish creditable protection measures for their wildlife resources, particularly elephants; fears that any relaxation whatsoever in their current CITES Appendix I listing for African elephant products will put the safety of the remaining herds in jeopardy; calls upon her Majesty's Government to confirm its support for an unamended continuance of the present trade ban as well as CITES Appendix I status for all African elephants; and urges Her Majesty's Government to use their influence both within the EC and the wider international community to encourage support for a continued ban.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

IVORY TRADE BAN (543A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bob Cryer (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 22 January 1992. It has been signed by 7 members in total.
at end add 'as a matter of great urgency'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
543 
543A1 
Session
1991-92
Subjects
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Nature conservation Trade Ivory
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk