§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Transport what proportion of the plant material used annually by his Department is obtained from the nursery trade in this country; what proportion is supplied direct by the Forestry Commission; and what is purchased from sources abroad.
§ Mr. MarshDuring the year 1967–68 the proportions were as follows
Plants obtained from the nursery trade in this country—76 per cent.Plans supplied by the Forestry Commission—24 per cent.Only one purchase from abroad has been made in recent years. These were young plants, purchased in 1967, which are being grown on for eventual use over a period of years.