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Alister Jack

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Medical Cannabis
Tuesday 20th February 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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I assure the hon. Gentleman that I have nothing but admiration for the hard work and dedication of the Whitehall civil servants who are preparing the Brexit negotiations. Believe me, they are doing a superb job.

Alister Jack Portrait Mr Alister Jack (Dumfries and Galloway) (Con)
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4. What steps his Department is taking to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan Portrait Mrs Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Berwick-upon-Tweed) (Con)
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13. What steps his Department is taking to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.

Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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At that conference, will my right hon. Friend ensure that the United Kingdom remains at the forefront of efforts to stamp out the illegal trade in ivory?

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As my hon. Friend will know, we are nearing the conclusion of a consultation about a total ban on ivory, which I think many people in the House and in the country would agree is devoutly to be wished for. We will see where we get to, but I think my hon. Friend can count on us once again to be in the lead, and I believe that the October summit will produce some very substantive conclusions on saving elephants.

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