§ 73. Mr. P. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the number of officers upon the senior staff of the Forest Department, British Guiana.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsOne conservator, one senior assistant and three assistant conservators. It is hoped to appoint three more assistant conservators this year.
§ 74. Mr. P. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the export of timber ordinance, British Guiana, was last reviewed; and what action was taken in consequence.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsI am consulting the Governor and will write to the hon. Member as soon as I have his reply.
§ 75. Mr. P. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is proposed to permit any clear-felling of the forest in the Bartica Triangle, British Guiana; and whether he is satisfied that the forest policy in this area will permit the natural regeneration of green-heart.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsThe answer to the first part of the Question is in the negative, and to the second part in the affirmative.