HC Deb 23 November 1972 vol 846 cc475-6W
Mr. Bray

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will authorise the Forestry Commission to undertake all necessary research into factors limiting the growth of trees in the industrial Pennines; and if he will make the necessary finance available.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The Forestry Commission is already in touch with these problems through its existing research programme, and my right hon. Friend does not think that any special measures are called for.

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