§ 79. Mr. MILLS (for Mr. JENKINS)asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what progress has been made to secure land for afforestation in the Neath Valley, Dulais Valley, and Swansea Valley?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHIn these valleys the Forestry Commission have acquired 2,407 acres and are negotiating for the acquisition of a further 3,202 acres.
§ 80. Mr. MILLS (for Mr. JENKINS)asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, how many acres of land have been taken in Glamorgan for afforestation and in what areas have 44 they been taken; how many acres have been planted in the last two years; and how many workmen have been employed?
§ Mr. SMITH1,133 plantable acres have been acquired by the Forestry Commission at Llantrisant, 1,523 at Margam and 2,275 at Rheola. At those centres 750 acres were planted in the last two years; the number of persons employed varied from a minimum of 19 to a maximum of 74.