HC Deb 26 November 1962 vol 668 c11W
Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the policy of his Department regarding the sale of land held by the Forestry Commission for its future use, in the County of Northumberland; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

Land held by the Forestry Commission for future planting, either in the County of Northumberland or elsewhere, is not normally sold; agricultural land not required for forestry purposes is sold in accordance with the Government's policy for the disposal of agricultural land which is surplus to its requirements.