HC Deb 27 March 1973 vol 853 c290W
Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the number of trees and shrubs, which are eligible for grants under the Tree Planting Year 1973 scheme, which are, or will be, imported to meet current demand.

Mr. Graham Page

This information is not available.

Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if trees and shrubs planted in connection with Tree Planting Year 1973 and other environmental improvement schemes which are eligible conform to British Standard Specifications for those products;

(2) whether trees and shrubs which are imported for use in connection with Tree Planting Year 1973, or other grant-aided environmental schemes, conform to the relevant British Standard Specifications.

Mr. Graham Page

Buyers of large numbers of trees and shrubs for planting usually require, as is prudent, that stock should meet the relevant British Standard specifications or some more rigorous standards. But conformity with British Standard specifications is not a precondition of importation or grant-aid.