MADAM – I would suggest sending a copy of last week’s ATG guide to the ivory ban to every MP with an appropriate covering letter.
The absurdities of the government’s proposals are evident and unworkable, and leave millions of attractive but not outstanding ivories, and items containing ivory, in limbo.
I quite understand why the government has given in to overwhelming public demand for this ban from well-meaning animal lovers, who simply don’t understand the implications for dealers, collectors and auctioneers.