60. Mr. ROBINSONasked the hon. Member for Monmouth, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what area in the three Ridings of Yorkshire is under afforestation; what progress has been made during the 12 months ending 31st December, 1925; and what is the number of small holdings in association with schemes of afforestation in Yorkshire?
§ Major Sir H. BARNSTON (for the FORESTRY COMMISSION)The Forestry Commission have acquired 8,103 acres of plantable land in Yorkshire. Of this area they afforested 2,140 acres prior to 1925 and 932 acres during 1925. In association with the Commission's afforestation in Yorkshire there are four forest workers' holdings and an additional nine holdings are being established.
§ Mr. PALINGIn view of the large acreage in Yorkshire suitable for afforestation, is it the intention of the Commissioners to press on with this work more rapidly than in the past?
§ Sir H. BARNSTONI will convey that suggestion to my hon. Friend (Sir C. Forestier-Walker).