Mr. EDMUND HARVEYasked the Secretary to the Treasury how long the scheme for afforestation in Great Britain, prepared by the Board of Agriculture, has been before the Treasury for consideration; and at what date information upon the scheme will be communicated to the House?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Hobhouse)A Memorandum dealing with Forestry in England and Wales was forwarded by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries to the Treasury on the 17th February last. I am unable at present to make any statement as to the details of the scheme, which is now being considered by the Development Commissioners, to whom the Treasury sent it on the 24th March.
§ Mr. WEDGWOODMay I ask whether the Development Commissioners have acquired any land for afforestation or not?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI do not think that arises out of the question, but I will make some inquiries.