28. Earl of Dalkeithasked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources what legislative action he proposes to take to provide the Forestry Commission with the necessary powers to spend money on the provision of recreational facilities for the general public.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonMy hon. Friend is considering, in the context of countryside legislation, whether it is necessary to add to the power the Commission already have.
Earl of DalkeithCould the hon. Gentleman confirm whether the forestry Acts at present cover this sort of expenditure?
§ Mr. SkeffingtonThis matter is being looked at at the present time. Some questions have been raised about it, and that is why my right hon. Friend is considering whether it is necessary to provide for this in future legislation.