CONFIDENTIAL
Mr. Gregsan
785
17 JUL 1990
P.R.U.
FROM: R M Marsden
Hong Kong Department
DATE: 17 July 1990
cc: Private Secretary
Mr McLaren
Mr Brenton, ESED
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Mr Gregson, PRU
Mr Lidington
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PS/Mr Maude
التالي
PS/Mr Waldegrave
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1. Waldegrave has seen & is content
6th question & answer
proposed.
HONG KONG IVORY: CITES BAN
Problem
1.
with
9R1877 APS/MR. WALDEGRAVE
The Secretary of State has suggested that an inspired PQ
should be tabled for written answer before the summer recess
refuting allegations that Hong Kong would be in breach of the CITES ban on trade in ivory when our Reservation is
withdrawn on 18 July because of a loophole in Hong Kong
legislation which would have allowed the export of ivory up
to 5 kilos in weight by visiting tourists.
Recommendation
2. I recommend that an inspired PQ on the lines of the
draft at Annex B should be tabled for written answer
tomorrow. ESED agree.
Background
3. Our Reservation in respect of Hong Kong will be
withdrawn on 18 July 1990, following the delivery of a diplomatic note by our Embassy in Berne to the Swiss MFA. The Hong Kong legislation implementing the CITES ban will
come into force at the same time.
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