The Earl of Dalkeithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what eventual target acreage for land in productive forestry he estimates to be desirable to meet the requirements of the nation in 100 years' time, in view of the steady rate of increase in consumption and the likelihood of higher prices for imported timber due to a growing world shortage.
§ Mr. RossI would refer the noble Lord to the Reply which my right hon. Friend, the Minister of Land and Natural Resources, gave him today. The review of the forestry programme will take account of future trends in consumption and prices as far as they can be reasonably foreseen.