§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to encourage further planting in the private sector of the forestry industry in Scotland.
§ Mr. William RossEncouragement of planting in the private sector is provided through the Forestry Commission's dedication schemes. Owners can now enter the new Basis III scheme which came into operation on 1st October 1974 and which has provision for a review of the level of grants in the light of all the factors affecting the success of the arrangements. Further experience of the scheme is considered necessary before a useful review can be carried out.