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Gregory Campbell Excerpts
Tuesday 20th February 2018

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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Only the other day, I had discussions with Thailand. We absolutely appreciate the importance of not simply diverting the flow of ivory from China to other countries in south-east Asia.

Gregory Campbell Portrait Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
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Will the Foreign Secretary assure the House, and the people of the United Kingdom, that an international approach is being taken to ensure that nations across the developed globe take a similar position, so that we can ostracise and alienate those who are engaged in this sort of trade?

Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. That is why we are hosting a global summit, and the participation rates are already very high indeed.