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Ivory Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Grantchester (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 12 September 2018. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bills on Ivory Bill.

My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister. I apologise for any confusion. I was unaware that some of my remarks might have been covered in later amendments, so we look forward to understanding those a little better. On Amendment 38, we need to show commitment; the initial load may diminish after the bulk of the registrations has occurred. But we share with the Government the objective of making this legislation a success and the Minister’s confidence in the wildlife crime unit and CITES.

On the later amendments—which I will certainly not be moving—I listened carefully to what the Minister said. I reiterate that this is a clear opportunity for joined-up government to be demonstrated. However, I recognise that the work of DfID involves a wide range of other agencies. I stress again that the value of elephant tourism is extremely high, with an elephant worth 76 times more alive in the savannah than dead in the marketplace. I am heartened that the Government are showing commitment to closely monitoring the impact of the Bill on the international market and to working more widely with the agencies and communities that will be most affected by the ivory ban. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

792 c2337 

Session

2017-19

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Legislation

Ivory Bill 2017-19
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