HC Deb 06 April 1932 vol 264 cc146-7W
Mr. T. GRIFFITHS

asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye as representing the Forestry Commissioners the acreage proposed to be planted during the next 12 months and the approximate number of men likely to be employed?

Sir G. COURTHOPE

Next season the Forestry Commissioners propose to plant 21,500 acres. The number of persons likely to be employed during the next 12 months will average approximately 3,000.