HC Deb 06 March 1902 vol 104 cc602-3
CAPTAIN DONELAN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the South of Ireland is being rapidly denuded of trees by the clearances of woods and plantations; and whether, with a view to remedy this evil, it is proposed to take any, and, if so, what steps to assist County Councils in Ireland to carry out the planting of suitable waste lands.

MR. ATKINSON

The County Councils of Ireland have power to include re-afforesting in any general schemes put forward by them for the consideration of the Department of Agriculture, and to support these schemes by financial assistance. I believe any project of the kind will be most favourably considered by the Department.

CAPTAIN DONELAN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Ireland contributes £200,000 yearly towards the upkeep of public parks in London?

[No answer was returned.]