HC Deb 29 March 1928 vol 215 cc1341-2
52. Mr. RILEY

asked the hon. Member for Monmouth, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, the number of men and youths, respectively, employed in the work of afforestation by the Forestry Commissioners in the month of October in 1925 and 1927?

Sir LEOLIN FOR ESTIER-WALKER(Forestry Commissioner)

The number of men and youths, respectively, employed in the work of afforestation by the Forestry Commissioners in the month of October in 1925 was 1,644 men and 263 youths, and in 1927 was 2,309 men and 375 youths.