HC Deb 08 November 1960 vol 629 c817
35. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is now in a position to make a statement, following the talks between his Department and the various interests concerned, regarding the control of large-scale afforestation of open moorland, especially in the National Parks.

Sir K. Joseph

Consultations with representatives of the timber growers are in progress and my right hon. Friend is not yet ready to make a statement.

Mr. Hayman

Will the Parliamentary Secretary take into account that some form of effective control over afforestation, particularly private afforestation, is essential and that there are constant encroachments on the National Parks, particularly Dartmoor?

Sir K. Joseph

Yes, but my right hon. Friend hopes that this control can be achieved by voluntary means.

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