§ Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Irvine Committee's report on training honours botany students for Colonial forestry services has been put into operation; and, if not, when it is proposed to do this?
Mr. M. MacDonaldYes, Sir. Provision has been made for the award of about five forestry scholarships each year to suitable candidates holding university degrees in botany or other subjects. It is intended to review this arrangement after a trial period of 10 years.