TIMBER FELLED DURING GREAT WAR (UNITED KINGDOM).

HC Deb 02 March 1925 vol 181 cc41-2W

Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the hon. Member for Monmouth, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what was the amount of timber cut down in the United Kingdom during the War years; and whether any of it is still unused?

Mr. FORESTIER-WALKER

The Forestry Commissioners, who were established in November, 1919, have no information as to the timber cut down in the United Kingdom during the War years, nor have they any knowledge as to the amount remaining unused. They are, however, conducting a survey of the woodlands in. Great Britain; when complete it should be possible to estimate the area and consequently to estimate the quantity of timber felled during the War years.