HC Deb 26 June 1958 vol 590 c38W
52. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what negotiations are being at present conducted by the Forestry Commission for the purchase or lease of any land in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

Mr. Godber

The Forestry Commission is at present negotiating with 26 landowners in the West Riding of Yorkshire for the purchase or lease of approximately 5,824 acres.

53. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the approximate acreage owned or leased by the Forestry Commission in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

Mr. Godber

The Forestry Commission has acquired by purchase or lease 8,331 acres of land in the West Riding of Yorkshire.