§ 81. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in view of the growing importance of forestry to the economy of Scotland, he has any proposals for establishing a fully-equipped forest research station in Scotland.
§ Mr. Woodburnasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will consider the establishment of a Forestry Research Station in Scotland.
§ Mr. MaclayAs I informed my hon. Friend the Member for Galloway (Mr. Brewis) on 12th April, 1960, the Forestry Commission has a research sub-station in Edinburgh. I am satisfied that Scottish forestry problems are receiving proper attention, and that a separate station in Scotland could only duplicate effort and waste scientific manpower.