§ Captain Sir C. BATHURSTasked the Prime Minister whether he has received from the forestry societies and other bodies resolutions advocating the immediate appointment of a forest authority in order to make the necessary preparation for after-war planting; and when a decision is likely to be announced on this matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; in regard to the second part of the question, the whole matter is now receiving the consideration of the War Cabinet, and it is hoped that a decision may be reached at an early date.