HC Deb 16 May 1944 vol 400 cc33-4
66. Mr. Mainwaring

asked the right hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, if he will state the total acreage planted by the Commissioners in Wales; where the several plantations are situate; and what acreage of plantable land has been acquired.

Colonel Sir George Courthope (Forestry Commissioner)

130,000 acres of plantable land have been acquired by the Forestry Commissioners in Wales and Monmouth and 77,500 acres have been planted. As there are a considerable number of forest areas I will, with the permission of the House, circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list stating their situation.

Mr. Mainwaring

Do they contemplate taking further acreage for planting in Wales?

Sir G. Courthope

Certainly.

Following is the list:

County and Forest.