§ 72. Reverend Ll. Williamsasked the Minister of Agriculture what plans he has for the afforestation of the mountainsides of the upper reaches of the Western Valley of Monmouthshire.
§ Sir T. DugdaleYes. Some 3,300 acres have been acquired for forestry purposes, of which about 2,600 acres have been planted. Negotiations are proceeding for the acquisition of a further 1,500 acres.