§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the hon. Member for Monmouth, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether it is proposed to re-afforest those tracts of country in the parish of Dornoch, Sutherland, which were denuded of trees during the War; and whether, having regard to the scarcity of employment and the urgent demand for small holdings on the part of ex-service men in the County of Sutherland, an extension of the successful operations of the Commissioners in other parts of the country is contemplated?
§ Mr. FORESTIER - WALKERThe Forestry Commissioners will re-afforest any denuded woodlands which they acquire, but the area in the whole of Great Britain which they are authorised to acquire is strictly limited. They have had under review, however, several areas in the parish of Dornoch and elsewhere in the County of Sutherland, and they have entered into a negotiation regarding land in possession of the Board of Agriculture. The Commissioners are prepared to consider any offers of land suitable for planting. Two private owners in Sutherland have applied for grants for afforestation schemes in relief of unemployment, and. the Commissioners have approved these schemes.