TRADE OF ILLEGAL IVORY

Early day motion 1468, tabled 16 February 2011 by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 45 members.

That this House is concerned that despite the world wide ban on the sale of ivory, there is recent evidence of an increase in demand for illegal ivory; recognises the commendable progress China has made in recent years to improve illegal wildlife trade enforcement; notes with concern however recent reports which claim ivory demand in China is fuelling the rise of illegal poaching of elephants; is further concerned by reports that in one Chinese government-approved workshop, illegal tusks were being carved; and calls on the Government to urge China to investigate these claims.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 11, DUP 6, Conservative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Scottish National Party 1.