1989-05-25 17:03 ESB GS
852 5 868 4679 P.02
(PINAL VERSION)
22.5.1989
1.
Ivory Trade Line To Take
HK has always complied fully with its obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), with regard to all endangered species. This includes controls on
trade in ivory.
2.
HKG closely monitoring policies and practices of other Government and trends in world opinion. Have seen
recent UK Government statement.
3.
Have put in hand an urgent study of the implications
for if the CITES meeting in October decides to endouse the idea of stricter controls-on ivory trade.
4.
Will be ready to participate fully in CITES meetings in July and October to discuss the subject.
Distribution
DIS (Attn Mr Harold Yau)
DAF (Attn: Dr Lawrence Lee)
SES (Attn : Mr
SPO
Tony Clark he
(Attn Mr
A. Khan)
CofC&E (Attn Mr P.L. Wong)
RECEIVED
23 MAY 1989
DERNENGUA KINYES BRANES GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT
TOTAL F.02