HC Deb 05 December 1983 vol 50 c22W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many acres of planted and matured trees have been sold by the Forestry Commission during the last three years in Wales; and what was the total revenue received from these sales.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

During the period in question, the Forestry Commission has sold 1,200 hectares —2,990 acres—of plantations and received some £1.5 million from their sale.