Factors for Decisions on When and Where to Deploy Crow-shooting Operations

17 Assoc Prof Kenneth Goh asked the Minister for National Development in respect of the resumption of crow shooting operations (a) what are the criteria that will determine when and where shooting is deployed; (b) how are officers selected, trained and certified and what safety protocols will apply; (c) how effective is shooting relative to other methods; and (d) what frequency of operations is expected to achieve sustained reduction of crow population.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: This question was addressed in the Ministry of National Development's reply to the question asked by Dr Charlene Chen on 5 March 2026. [Please refer to ​"Timelines, Constraints and Safeguards for Resumption of Crow-shooting Operations", Official Report, 5 March 2026, Vol 96, Issue 25, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]