§ 47. Mr. W. B. TAYLORasked the Prime Minister, in view of the growing national importance of the work of the Forestry Commission, whether he will consider the appointment of a Minister directly responsible for the work of national afforestation to this House?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Pethick-Lawrence)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. The constitutional status of the Commission has recently been under consideration. It is found that the present arrangements work satisfactorily, and it is not proposed to make any changes.
§ Mr. TAYLORTo what Government Department is the Foresty Commission responsible?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThe question is quite correctly asked of the Prime Minister, but he is not able to be present to-day.
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRIs it not a fact that great dissatisfaction was expressed in the last Parliament at the difficulty of getting answers to questions about forestry matters, and that this dissatisfaction was voiced particularly by the party now in office?