The
are
there may be opposition from some Chinese herbalists. other provisions governing
governing trade in endangered species likely to be welcomed by local traders as they would deter and penalise illegal trading and facilitate legal trade. Because of the recent publicity about possible toxicity of some herbs, there may be a misconception that this Bill
is a measure to control Chinese medicines.
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The DAF will hold a press conference to announce the introduction of the Bill. If asked, he will make it clear that the introduction of this Bill and the control of Chinese medicine are two separate issues.
(Principal Assistant Secretary for Economic Services, Mr A.R. CLARK, Assistant Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr K.C. IU, and Senior Assistant Law Draft sman, Mr R.A. GRIFFEY will attend for this item.)
5 May 1989
(ECON 19/3231/73)
COUNCIL CHAMBER
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