§ 22. Mr. Hardyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount of tax concessions for private afforestation schemes using land of good agricultural condition where no public access or amenity is provided during each of the last three years.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinNo estimates are available.
§ Mr. HardyWill the Financial Secretary urge his right hon. Friend to carry out a very thorough review of the present tax arrangements applying to private forestry? Should not the tax arrangements which apply be those which would encourage conservation and the provision of social amenity.
§ Mr. JenkinI am certain that tax arrangements should also have regard to the desirability that we should become more self-sufficient in timber.