§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many acres will be planted with trees by the Forestry Commission in Wales during 1984 and 1985; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasThe new planting and restocking proposed by the Forestry Commission is as follows:
Year ending New planting Restocking Total 31 March hectares acres hectares acres hectares acres 1985 200 (494) 1,500 (3,707) 1,700 (4,201) 1986 260 (642) 1,470 (3,632) 1,730 (4,274)
§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many people are employed by the Forestry Commission in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for the last 20 years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasAt the end of September 1983, the number of employees was 1,203. The corresponding figure in 1960 was 3,410; in 1970, 1,809; and in 1980, 1,350.