HC Deb 27 June 1972 vol 839 c336W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the amount of wood sold by the Forestry Commission in Wales in 1971; and what this figure is expected to be in 1975 and 1980, respectively.

Mr. Peter Thomas

In the year ended 31st March, 1972 the Forestry Commission sold 270,000 tons of timber from their forests in Wales. The Commission estimate that in 1975 and 1980 annual sales will have increased to about 320,000 and 510,000 tons, respectively.