§ 39. Captain DOWERasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, how many trees has the Forestry Commission planted in Dunnerdale up to the present; how many are sycamore or other broad-leaf trees and how many are conifers; and will he state whether the Council for the Preservation of Rural England was consulted as to the lay-out of these trees before they were planted?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEOf the area selected for planting this season approximately 30 acres have been planted with 51,000 conifers, 20 acres have been set aside for broad-leaved species, which are not at present available, and will be planted later. The Joint Committee of the Forestry Commission and the Council for the Preservation of Rural England have been consulted as to the general principles to be followed.
§ Captain DOWERIs the hon. and gallant Member aware that the information sent to me is that the Council for the Preservation of Rural England was not consulted until after they had been planted?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEThen the hon. and gallant Member's information is incorrect.