§ Sir W. JENKINSasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what acreage he proposes for plantation this year and 1937 in Glamorgan; what number of men he contemplates employing; and what number of forest workers' holdings will be established and where situated?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEThe planting programme for the current season in Glamorgan is 308 acres; the provisional programme for next season is 256 acres but this may be increased. It is estimated that an average of 60 persons will be employed during each season. It is not known how many forest workers' holdings will be established in the county this year and next.
§ Sir W. JENKINSasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, how many acres of trees have been planted in Glamorgan for the last five years; where situated; how many men employed; what number of forest workers' holdings has been established; and what price per acre has been paid for land for afforestation?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEDuring the five years ended 30th September, 1935, the Forestry Commissioners planted 2,297 acres in Glamorgan, at Llantrisant, Margam, and Rheola Forests. The employment provided averaged 2,900 man-weeks per annum, and six forest workers' holdings were established. The average price per acre of land for afforestation purchased during the period was £2 7s. 4d.
§ Sir W. JENKINSasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what proportion of the money provided by the Chancellor of the Exchequer will be allocated for Wales for afforestation purposes?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEUntil plantable land has been acquired in the special areas it is not possible to state what proportion of the expenditure on afforestation will be incurred in Wales.