asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will make an order as soon as possible affording full protection from shooting to the Greenland white-fronted goose in view of the research-attested dangers that exist to the species.
Written Answers. - Protection of Goose Species.
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I understand that the Wildlife Advisory Council are at present considering the status of the Greenland white-fronted goose and, on receipt of the council's advice—which I expect will be soon—I will decide whether or not there is a need, from a conservation standpoint, to prohibit the shooting of this species.