HC Deb 28 October 1946 vol 428 cc44-5W
52. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Agriculture the total area of land purchased, planted and replanted, respectively, by the Forestry Commission in England, Wales and Scotland for the planting year 1945–46.

Mr. T. Williams

The area acquired, by lease or purchase, by the Forestry Commission during the planting year 1945–46 was 48,330 acres, of which 6,880 are in England, 754 in Wales and 40,696 in Scotland. The areas planted and replanted respectively by the Forestry Commission during that year were:

Planted. Replanted.
England 1,507 2,542
Wales 1,110 409
Scotland 3,399 1,497
6,016 4,448