HC Deb 17 April 1985 vol 77 c191W
32. Mr. Corrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much land has been planted for forestry in the last three years and what proportion has been planted in hardwoods.

Mr. Younger

The information is as follows:

Year to 31 March Area of New Planting (Hectares) Proportion Planted with Hardwoods
1983 21,666 3 per cent
1984 25,315 3 per cent

The complete figures for the year ended 31 March 1985 are not yet available.