Japan: Dolphins Debate
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Lord Eden of Winton
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(10 years, 2 months ago)
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Lord De Mauley
My Lords, I agree strongly with my noble friend that working within international agreements such as CMS and CITES, and with the IWC, is the way to achieve our conservation goals. We already work closely with other like-minded Governments and civil society organisations, including on whale and dolphin conservation, in these fora and we continue to press for enhanced co-ordination and communication between them to ensure that they co-operate to provide an effective and long-term framework for the protection of cetaceans globally.
Lord Eden of Winton (Con)
Has my noble friend had any response at all from the Japanese Government about this issue? Is there any indication on their part that they understand the strength of feeling and will now do something to stop this practice?
Lord De Mauley
It is premature to say that they are moving in the direction of stopping it, to be frank. This is something that we must and will continue to pursue.