HC Deb 22 May 1958 vol 588 cc100-1W
Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent forest workers were released last summer in Wales for work on adjoining farms in accordance with the recommendations contained in paragraph 18 (d) of Command Paper No. 9809, dealing with the Mid-Wales Investigation Report.

Mr. John Hare

During the period 1st April to 30th September, 1957, the Forestry Commission loaned to farmers in Wales 86 forest workers for a total of 211 man-days. No reasonable demands were refused.

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