54. Mr. Vaneasked the Minister of Agriculture how far the import of forest tree seed into this country is at present the monopoly of the Forestry Commission.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsAt present, the Forestry Commission imports all seed of Corsican pine, Sitka pruce, Douglas fir and Japanese larch. This is by arrangement with representatives of the nursery trade associations and private owners.
Mr. VaneIs the Minister aware that no seed of the Douglas fir has been imported this year, and does he imagine that that is the right way to see that proper quantities are available?
§ Mr. WilliamsThe woodland owners do not share the hon. Member's opinion, or they would not have invited the Forestry Commission to undertake the job.