§ 3. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will make a statement giving details of the results obtained since has Department's circular was issued on the need for the planting of more trees in industrial areas; what further action it is now proposed to take to clean and brighten industrial areas, towns and cities and to increase the planting of turf, shrubs, plants and trees; and if he will issue a circular calling for a three-years' intensive drive towards this objective to be carried out by all towns and cities.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Mr. F. V. Corfield)There are increasing examples of tree-planting in towns. Much as my right hon. Friend agrees with the hon. Member's objectives he does not think further stimulus is needed.