§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for increased financial provision in respect of proposals to increase the forest cover in the United Kingdom; what percentage of this provision is planned to be spent before May 1997; and if he will make a statement. [1850]
§ Mr. KynochWe have made provision for the payment of £40 million in woodland grants to the private sector in Britain in the current financial year. This will increase to £42 million next year. Forestry in Northern Ireland is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.