HC Deb 07 February 1949 vol 461 cc7-8W
Colonel Clarke

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will estimate the value of young Norway spruce and other trees and foliage stolen annually from Forestry Commission plantations for Christmas trees and decorations.

Mr. T. Williams

During the season 1947–48, the loss amounted to £122 in respect of trees and foliage. Final figures for 1948–49 are not yet available but are not likely to show much variation.