§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) on what basis the target date of 1995 was identified for the Forest Enterprise part of the Forestry Commission becoming self-financing; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what plans have been drawn up for the Forest Enterprise part of the Forestry Commission becoming self-financing; what are the implications for staffing levels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 10 July 1992]: The internal reorganisation of the Forestry Commission, which came into effect on 1 April 1992, required an allocation of staff between the Department of Forestry, including the Forestry Authority, and Forest Enterprise, which will have a separate accounting structure that will clearly identify its particular activities and performance. target date of 1995 for the enterprise to become self-financing was decided by the Forestry Commissioners as part of this reorganisation.
The Forest Enterprise is drawing up business plans for the years to 1995, and the implications for staffing levels are not yet known.