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Written question asked by Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 June 2023. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Ivory Act 2018: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the extension of provisions of protection of five additional species under the Ivory Act 2018 will extend to Northern Ireland.

Answer

The Ivory Act 2018 applies to the United Kingdom. When the Act is extended to cover the five additional ivory-bearing species, it will apply to Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8117
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Northern Ireland Nature conservation Wildlife Ivory
Legislation
Ivory Act 2018
Link
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