the expression “game birds” means and includes pheasant, partridge, grouse, quail, landrail, plover, snipe, and woodcock and also mallard, teal, widgeon, and other species of wild duck, brent goose, barnacle goose, or other species of wild goose:
the word “hares” includes leverets;
the word “game” includes game birds and hares;
the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Justice;
the word “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Minister under this Act.