Written question asked by Lord Northfield (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 May 1989. It was answered by Earl of Caithness (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 May 1989.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Lords statement on discussions with Kenya & Tanzania & preventive measures to ban imports of ivory, to prevent extinction of the African elephant population through widespread poaching.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

508 c385

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Africa EU action Import controls Nature conservation Poaching Treaties Trade Ivory Kenya Tanzania Elephants