FROM D OF E DRA
TG
6.15.1989
9:29
P.16
Q7 What pressure will UK put on other countries to support
Appendix I listing?
A7 We have already widely publicised our views on the
seriousness of the plight of the African elephant. The CITES
Conference in October will give us the opportunity to aim our
views further and we shall play a full part in discussions.
Q8 Will UK give African countries financial help to conserve
their elephant populations?
A8 We will give sympathetic consideration to requests for
further help in the area of wildlife conservation and management
efforts.
Q9
Will UK allow import of antique ivory?
A9 (1) It is in practice difficult to determine when ivory was
taken, and an exception in favour of antiques could thus provide