The last time I contacted my then-MP (now candidate) about fox hunting I got a non-commital response that deliberately avoided the question. I expect I would get exactly the same and he would, I am sure, simply quote the vague general thing in the manifesto that you already believe is the same as a commitment to implement a total ban on ivory sales.

The fact is, you can paint it whatever colour you like, the express commitment is not there this time. Nor are the comments you quoted earlier correct, as the ban was not implemented.