HC Deb 28 June 1965 vol 715 cc1-2W
10. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources if he will give an assurance that the new headquarters of the Forestry Commission will be established in Scotland, where the bulk of forestry work is carried out; and if he will make a statement.

15. Mr. Hamling

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources why the headquarters of the Forestry Commission is about to be established at Basingstoke.

Mr. Willey

The then Chief Secretary to the Treasury announced on 24th March, 1964, that it had been decided that part of the headquarters of the Forestry Commission should be moved to Basingstoke. The Government have reviewed and confirmed that decision. A reduced staff will remain in London, and headquarters staff will be stationed in Scotland and Wales to dispose, where practicable, of business arising in these countries.