NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(For written reply)
QUESTION NO. 1370
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 13 NW1607E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14 May 2010
Mr I O Davidson (DA) to ask the the Minister of Water and Environmental
Affairs:
1) Whether South Africaâs representatives to the upcoming meeting of
the International Whaling Commission (IWC) will vote against any
proposal to lift the moratorium on commercial whaling; if not, why
not; if so, what are the relevant details?.
(2) what are the key objectives that the South African
representatives to the IWC are aiming to achieve?
Mr I O Davidson (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT
HANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS
1370. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ANSWERS:
1) South Africa has no intention to support the lifting of the moratorium
on commercial whaling. There is no proposal on the floor to lift the
moratorium on commercial whaling.
2) The key objectives for South Africa in the International Whaling
Commission are:
a) Recognition of the non-consumptive value and uses of whales,
such as whale watching, as a management option,
b) A commitment to address non-consumptive use related scientific,
conservation and management issues, and
c) Improved governance procedures and an enhanced focus on
conservation.
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