§ Mr. PARKERasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what was the total area and the area afforested of the New Forest when it was taken over by the Forestry Commission in 1924; what is the total area of this forest unit to-day 2144W and the total area afforested; and what is the total area planted or replanted since 1924?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEWhen the New Forest was taken over by the Forestry Commission in 1924 the total area was 64,707 acres and the area afforested was 19,919 acres. The total area of this unit to-day is 64,707 acres and the total area afforested is 23,845 acres. The total area planted or replanted since 1924 is 3,007 acres.
§ Mr. PARKERasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what was the total number of persons employed in connection with the New Forest in 1924 and the total to-day; and what is the total number of workers' holdings attached now to this forest?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEThe total number of persons employed by the Forestry Commissioners in the New Forest in 1924 was 252 (including men employed on an unemployment relief scheme) and the total to-day is 130. The total number of workers' holdings attached now to this forest is 25.