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<p>A number of representations have been made to the Department in recent months on
the issue of UK domestic ivory trade. These primarily consist of correspondence to
Ministers from individuals and interested organisations calling for the Government
to act in this area.</p><p> </p><p>On 21 September the Secretary of State announced
plans for a ban on sales of items containing ivory dated between 1947 and the present
day, putting UK rules on ivory sales among the world’s toughest. We will consult on
plans for the ban early next year.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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