Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Julian Knight and Alan Mak

Tuesday 27th March 2018 Commons Chamber

[Julian Knight (Solihull) (Con)]

1. What steps his Department is taking to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.

[Alan Mak (Havant) (Con)]

3. What steps his Department is taking to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.

[The Minister for Africa (Harriett Baldwin)]

The UK is taking a leading role in ending the illegal wildlife trade globally. The Government are funding practical action to reduce demand, strengthen enforcement and develop sustainable livelihoods in the communities affected by the illegal wildlife trade. We will host an ambitious high-level international conference in October to push for further progress.