§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to remove the golden plover from the quarry species of birds included in schedule 2. part I, to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanI am advised that there is no conservation reason at present which would justify removal of the golden plover from part I of schedule 2 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
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