Southern African hopes raised in UK lobby

Speaking here this morning, Godfrey Engliton, the Botswana High Commission Minister Counsellor, said that even if the Trophy Hunting (Import Prohibition) Bill goes to its second reading at the House of Commons on Friday this week, the six countries are hopeful that any amendments to the Bill might take into consideration their commitment to conservation.

"There is a likelihood of the Bill passing at the House of Commons with scientific amendments, and our main hope then lies with the House of Lords," confirmed Engliton in an interview with Mmegi this morning.