§ 31. Major LANE-FOXasked the Prime Minister what steps are being taken, in view of the probable large demands relating to the restocking of woods in other countries, to ensure a supply of tree seeds, and to begin other preparations for replanting, after the War, the areas of timber now being felled in this country?
§ Sir R. WINFREYThe Board of Agriculture and the Office of Woods and Forests have considerable numbers of seedlings in the Grown nurseries which will be available for planting during next winter and in the succeeding winters. In addition, they and the Scottish and Irish Departments of Agriculture are arranging to sow large quantities of forest tree seeds this spring. Preparations for re- 1396 planting in the Crown woods are well in hand, but with regard to woods in private ownership, such preparations are entirely for the owner, though every possible help will be afforded.