HC Deb 25 February 1976 vol 906 cc237-8W
39. Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with planning control of forestry development.

Mr. Oakes

Forestry development is not subject to statutory planning control. There are, however, arrangements with which my right hon. Friends are satisfied, by which local planning authorities are consulted on proposals for afforestation and forestry operations.