§ Mr. KEIR HARDIEasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he can now give the particulars of the proposals of the Development Commissioners for the acquisition of land in Wales for afforestation purposes; the extent and locality of the land proposed to be acquired; and whether the recommendation has been approved of by the Treasury?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHNo definite proposal for the acquisition of land in Wales for afforestation purposes is before the Development Commissioners at present, but a comprehensive scheme of forestry for England and Wales, submitted by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, is now engaging the Commissioners' attention.