§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what effect CTT has had on private planting in the Scottish forestry industry; and what is his forecast of the effect on the extent of planting in 1976.
§ Mr. William RossIt is too early to assess what, if any, effect CTT has had on planting in the private sector in Scotland. The relief provided to private woodland owners in Schedule 9 of the Finance Act 1975 should be compatible with the maintenance of an adequate level of planting while maintaining the general principles of the Government on the redistribution of wealth.