asked the Attorney-General if he will refer to the Law Commission for rationalisation and consolidation all wildlife conservation legislation.

I have been asked to reply.I am aware of the suggestions that have been made for the rationalisation and consolidation of wildlife conservation legislation, and my Department is already in touch with the Nature Conservancy Council about the need for and practicability of such a measure. I do not con- sider that a reference to the Law Commission is required at the present time.