HC Deb 23 January 1963 vol 670 c55W
6. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in planting the proposed extra acreage in the New Forest, and in fencing off main roads to prevent cattle and ponies straying on to the roads.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

Of the extra 5,000 acres authorised by the New Forest Act, 1949, the Forestry Commission have planted 1,864 acres. I understand that detailed proposals for fencing the only trunk road through the forest are being examined by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport in conjunction with the other interested parties.