§ Mr. PARKERasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what is the total acreage of the forest of Thetford Chase; what is the total area now afforested; and what area has been planted or replanted since the forest work was started?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEThe total acreage of Thetford Chase is 36,976; the total area afforested to the end of last season was 26,689 acres including 650 acres of acquired plantations; the area planted or replanted by the Forestry Commission is 26,039 acres.
§ Mr. PARKERasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what is the total average number of workers employed last year in the forest of Thetford Chase; and hat is the number of workers' holdings attached to the forest?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEThe total average number of workers employed last year in Thetford Chase was 153 and the number of workers' holdings attached to the forest is 164.