§ 9. Mr. Home Robertsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review the criteria for releasing agricultural land in England for the planting of trees.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonThe criteria for releasing the transfer of agricultural land to forestry in England are kept under review in the light of all relevant factors.
§ 54. Mr. Terry Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will relax his ministerial criteria for the release of land for forestry purposes.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonThe criteria for clearing the transfer of agricultural land to forestry in England are kept under review in the light of all relevant factors.
§ Mr. Steenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many acres of agricultural land have been used for that purpose in each of the last five years, distinguishing between agricultural use and forestry.
§ Mr. GummerI shall write to my hon. Friend.