HC Deb 18 October 1972 vol 843 cc95-6W
Mr. Geraint Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has yet decided whether new forestry dedication schemes can be accepted; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Mills

The dedication scheme remains suspended for new applicants pending any decisions we may reach following the consultations we have put in train on a new scheme of grant-aid for private forestry. These consultations have not yet been concluded.

Mr. Geraint Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has yet decided whether the benefit of existing forestry dedication schemes can be transmitted to the successors in title of existing forestry owners; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Mills

I can confirm that there are no plans to withdraw the option of successors in title to estates already dedicated to apply for entry to the dedication scheme.