§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give, for England and Wales, respectively, the area of land newly afforested in the 12 months ended 31 March; how much was (a) coniferous and (b) broadleaved planting; and how much was (a) Forestry Commissiion and (b) private planting.
§ Mrs. FennerThe amount of land newly afforested in England and Wales, respectively, in the year to 31 March 1984 is as follows:
Hectares Private Sector Forestry Commission Total Planted Conifers 1,033 386 1,419 Broadleaves 477 11 458 Total 1,480 397 1,877 Wales Conifers 974 271 1,245 Broadleaves 90 4 94 Total 1,064 275 1,339 NoteThe private sector planting shown is that grant-aided by the Forestry Commission during the year.