§ 21. Mr. John EvansTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she last met the chairman of the Forestry Commission to discuss the progress of the forest policy review; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardI met the chairman of the Forestry Commission early last month when we had a brief exchange exchange of views on the work of the forestry review group.
§ 26. Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what indications she has received from the interdepartmental forestry review group on the future of the Forest Enterprise estate.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardThe forestry review group has not yet presented its advice to Ministers.
We are expecting to receive its report early next year.