PJYAKQ (2)
BACKGROUND
Mr Tony Banks takes a keen interest in endangered species and
so far this year has tabled twelve questions on this subject for
answer by FCO Ministers.
1.
2.
As the result of the Hong Kong Government's recent review of
their policy towards the ivory trade, a special Customs Task Force
was set up in June 1989 to combat the illegal trade in ivory through
Hong Kong.
3. The draft answer is based on information provided by the Hong
Kong Government.
Hong Kong Department
19 July 1989