HC Deb 17 December 1969 vol 793 cc342-3W
Earl of Dalkeith

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will state the nature and purpose of grants for forestry co-operatives and clarify the procedure for submitting applications in respect of them.

Mr. John Mackie

The Forestry Commission has power to assist forestry cooperatives by way of grants or loans, and will consider on its merits any case for such aid which may be put forward. There is no special procedure: the interests concerned should simply put their case in writing to the Commission.