HC Deb 07 February 1940 vol 357 c245W
Captain Medlicott

asked the right hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether he is prepared to initiate a long-term policy of afforestation upon a larger scale than obtains at present, with a view to lessening in due course our dependence upon imported supplies of timber?

Sir G. Courthope

The Forestry Commissioners are keeping this matter continuously under review. It is premature at this stage to attempt to formulate any definite plans.

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