HC Deb 17 May 1938 vol 336 cc223-4
60. Mr. Parker

asked the right hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, the area damaged and the value of the trees destroyed in the recent fire at Gwydyr Forest, North Wales?

Colonel Sir George Courthope (Forestry Commissioner)

In the recent fire at Gwydyr Forest approximately 500 acres were involved. The damage cannot be assessed until completion of the survey of the area, but it may be in the neighbourhood of £10,500.

Major Owen

Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman, assure, us that this forest will be replanted with as little delay as possible?

Sir G. Courthope

Both the forests destroyed by fire will be replanted as soon as possible.

Mr. Thorne

Has the right hon. and gallant Gentleman any information as to how the fire started?

Sir G. Courthope

I should like notice of that question.