1) Mr Shone (fi) 2) R. Menen. 26/7
CONFIDENTIAL
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Seyhtay of State
A R Paul
Hong Kong Department
13 July 1990
PS/Mr Maude
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1990
NISTRY
Mr McLaren
Private Secretary
HONG KONG IVORY: CITES BAN
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вного сове
Mr Burns
Mr Brenton, ESED
Mr Lidington
A B 1. I attach the latest exchange of telegrams I have had
with the Governor about this subject. This confirms that
the loophole in Hong Kong legislation (allowing tourists to
export ivory up to 5 kilos in weight as personal effects) will be closed by 17 July, when the ban must come into
effect. The Governor will make the necessary amendment to
the Exemption Order. This is a satisfactory outcome.
2. Hong Kong will be briefing representatives of the UK
press about the amendment, stressing that Hong Kong
legislation is fully in line with the CITES Convention, and
in some respects even more stringent than the CITES Rules.
C 3. An Early Day Motion (for answer on 18 July) should help
us to set the record straight. In addition we shall be
arranging for an inspired PQ next week, as suggested by the
Secretary of State.
ARPanc
A R Paul
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