HC Deb 15 July 1971 vol 821 cc155-6W
Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of the Forestry Commission output over a convenient recent period of years was represented by the commission's operation in Scotland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The proportion was 40 per cent. over the four-and-a-half years ended 31st March, 1971.

Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of Forestry Commission land is in Scotland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Fifty-three per cent. of the Commission's forest land is in Scotland.

Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of the Forestry Commission's employment of office, forestry, and other staff, respectively, is in Scotland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

About 25 per cent., 39 per cent. and 44 per cent respectively.