§ 22. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what report he has had from the Forestry Commission on the scheme to turn Wetley Moor, Near Werrington, Staffordshire, into a public park where a number of broad-leaved trees could be planted and where, with drainage schemes, this area would serve as an amenity for the people of North Staffordshire; and whether the project will be considered for grant aid.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsIt would be the responsibility of the local authority to formulate such a scheme and, as fax as the Ministry or the Forestry Commission is aware, it has not yet done so.
§ Mr. DaviesIs the hon. Gentleman therefore implying that there has so far been no approach for any grant for such a scheme?
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsAs far as I am aware, that is the position.
§ Mr. DaviesMay I therefore ask the hon. Gentleman to consider it favourably, if such an approach were made to him, because of the importance of the matter?
§ Mr. SpeakerThe basis of that supplementary question would appear to be hypothetical.