HC Deb 08 May 1919 vol 115 c1094
46. Major COURTHOPE

asked the Prime Minister when the Bill to establish a central forest authority for the United Kingdom will be introduced?

Mr. SHORTT

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer which I gave yesterday to the hon. and gallant Member for Kincardine and Western.

Major COURTHOPE

Can the right hon. Gentleman give any explanation of the delay?

Mr. SHORTT

No, I am not able to do so.

Lieutenant-Colonel A. MURRAY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the answer he gave yesterday was most unsatisfactory, and there is no chance of any operations for at least a couple of years?