HC Deb 15 December 1983 vol 50 c576W
20. Mr. Canavan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total area and value of forest land which has been sold since 21 October by the Forestry Commission as a result of the Forestry Act 1981.

Mrs. Fenner

Between 22 October 1983 and 21 November 1983, the latest date for which figures are available, the Forestry Commission received £2.8 million from the sale of land and other real assets.

The area involved included 2,623 hectacres of forestry land and plantations.