§ 20. Mr. Brewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to assist the harmonisation of hill farming and forestry interests in upland areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MackieI do not believe that there is any essential conflict between farming and forestry in hill areas; but the study of the best balance between them will be one of the functions of the Rural Development Boards which we are setting up in certain hill areas.