HC Deb 10 February 1944 vol 396 c1902
49. Mr. Tinker

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that in many fields there are tree trunks lying on the ground and decaying; and what steps he is taking to see that these trees are not allowed to damage cultivation but are collected and used for saving fuel.

Mr. Hudson

County war agricultural executive committees are empowered to give directions in appropriate cases, under Defence Regulation 62, requiring the removal of fallen trees that interfere with the proper cultivation of any land. If specific cases are brought to my notice I shall be glad to pass the particulars on to the county committee for consideration. The disposal of the trees after removal is not a matter for my Department.

Mr. Keeling

Would my right hon. Friend, at the same time, look at the decaying advertisement hoardings in the fields?