Forestry Commission (Car Rally Fees)

HC Deb 26 July 1967 vol 751 cc134-5W

54. Mr. Peter M. Jackson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what instructions he has given to the Forestry Commission in respect of fees to be paid by car rally organisers for the use of forestry roads.

Mr. John Mackie

My right hon. Friend has given no directions to the Forestry Commission in this matter. I understand, however, that the Commission and the Royal Automobile Club have an agreement covering the use of the Commission's roads for authorised car rallies. This includes a fee based on 6d. per vehicle mile over the scheduled route, plus the actual cost of making good any identifiable damage to Commission property.