HC Deb 02 November 1970 vol 805 cc295-6W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total number of persons currently employed in forestry in Wales; and how this figure compares with the corresponding figure for 1960.

Mr. Bryan

The estimated number of employees in employment in forestry in Wales at June 1969 was 2,600. Between June 1960 and June 1969 the number fell by about 26 per cent.