§ 24. Captain DOWERasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, the acreage bought, leased and sold, respectively, in each of the years 1930, 1931 and 1932?
§ Colonel Sir GEORGE COURTHOPE (Forestry Commissioner)In 1930, the area acquired by the Forestry Commissioners was 58,482 acres, and the area, disposed of was 252 acres. In 1931, the figures were 87,487 acres and 1,045 acres respectively; and in 1932, 86,389 acres and 4,456 acres.
§ 25. Captain DOWERasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, the total acreage under the control of the commissioners; and what proportion of such acreage is directly administered by them and what proportion is leased?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEThe total acreage under the control of the Forestry Commissioners is approximately 840,000 acres, of which 67 per cent. is administered directly by them, and 33 per cent. is let.