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The Hon. M. PARNELL (14:46): I have a supplementary question. Can the minister tell the chamber whether Sir David Attenborough visited the Mount Bold area, and is the minister aware of any endangered lizards that will be threatened by the expansion of the Mount Bold Reservoir?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health) (14:47): I am not aware whether on his last visit Sir David went to Mount Bold. In terms of any threatened species or any environmental impact that the proposed expansion of the Mount Bold Reservoir might have, as the honourable member knows, a full environmental impact study will be done. It will be extensive, and any and all environmental impacts will be thoroughly investigated if it goes ahead.