HC Deb 14 March 1973 vol 852 c358W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce interim arrangements for the approval of schemes for the dedication of woodlands and planting grants to cover the period from 28th June 1972 until the effective date of introduction of a new system of grants.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The Forestry Committee of Great Britain has already been assured of the Government's desire to avoid any break in the grant provision for approved planting; and I hope shortly to announce arrangements to cover the period to which the hon. Member refers.