§ Lady Gammansasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in view of the recent increase in the number of forest fires, what steps are being taken by the Forestry Commission to control them, in the shape of wide fire breaks and other methods, bearing in mind the great financial losses involved and the spoliation of the countryside for long periods.
§ Mr. John HareThe Forestry Commission has improved methods of fire protection and fire-fighting in plantations by extending the use of radio and modern appliances, introducing better training methods and promoting closer co-operation between its local staff, neighbouring landowners, the fire services and the general public.