If I were a Minister, I would ban the lot and stop any trade in or movement of ivory. The survival of the elephant is far more important than a museum, however great it and the curators of the modern age may be, however wise, experienced and brilliant they may be and however great their genius. That is nothing compared with the survival of elephants. It is about time we were bold and said that there should be no half-measures, mixed messages, little promises or small steps forwards. A total ban is what I want.
Domestic Ivory Market
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Mann
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 6 February 2017.
It occurred during e-petition debate on Domestic Ivory Market.
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