HC Deb 01 August 1957 vol 574 c231W
Mr. Philips Price

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will now state what action he intends to take, or has already taken, with regard to the recommendations contained in the Report by the Natural Resources (Technical)Committee on Forestry, Agriculture, and Marginal Land.

Mr. Godber

As my right hon. Friend said in his reply to the hon. Member for Sunderland, North (Mr. Willey)on 11th April, 1957, the Government have already recognised the importance of integrating forestry and agriculture in hill and upland areas. When my right hon. Friend and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland in conjunction with the Forestry Commission have completed their examination of the Committee's detailed recommendations, a further statement will be made at the earliest opportunity.