§ 51. Mr. T. JOHNSTONasked the Prime Minister whether it is proposed greatly to extend afforestation in Scotland; if he can say when plans and projects in this direction are likely to be announced; and if it is proposed to make the Forestry Commissioners responsible to a Minister of the Crown who will answer for them in this House?
§ Mr. CLYNESIt is proposed to make an announcement of Government policy in regard to afforestation before the Adjournment.
§ Mr. JOHNSTONWill the announcement contain an answer to the last part of the question?
§ Mr. CLYNESI think it will, and it will be made in a form which will permit of discussion.
§ Major WHELERWill the Government tell us the number of men who are likely to be employed?
§ Mr. CLYNESWe are not likely to miss that.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWill it take into consideration the number of men who are to be engaged on the Wash?