§ 7. Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent assistance has been provided by Forestry Commission employees in clearing blown timber in Scotland; and whether all requests for help have been fully met.
§ Mr. SnaddenAssistance in the clearing of wind blown timber in Scotland has been provided by Forestry Commission employees to 11 estates. All definite requests for help on a repayment basis have been fully met.
§ Mr. SpenceCan the Minister say how many additional requests for assistance have been made which are under consideration?
§ Mr. SnaddenI can only say that there have been a number of inquiries for assistance where the Forestry Commission's terms have been quoted which have not been accepted. I cannot give any more information than that.