§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Agriculture how many workmen have been dismissed from the afforestation project at Cwmgwrach, Glamorganshire; and if, in view of the absence of alternative employment locally, he will consider reinstating these men.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsAs a result of the cuts in capital expenditure 166 men engaged on forest road construction at Cwmgwrach have been discharged. Work is now confined to those roads most urgently required, and I regret that I am unable to arrange for the re-instatement of these men.
§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Agriculture how many workers who were employed on afforestation schemes in Wales have been rendered redundant as a result of cuts in capital expenditure; and what are the prospects of providing alternative employment for these men.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsTwo hundred and eighty-one workers (including 66 Poles) who were engaged on forest road construction have been discharged. I regret that the Forestry Commission have no alternative work to offer in these districts.