HL Deb 31 March 1982 vol 428 c1461WA
Lord Mackie of Benshie

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How much has the Forestry Commission spent at 1981 prices on Forest Authority activities since 1919 and of this how much is Private Woodland Grant Aid.

The Earl of Mansfield

Expressed at October 1981 prices, £401,740,000 had been spent by the Forestry Commission on Forestry Authority activities up to 31st March 1981. Of this sum, £209,520,000 was spent on grant-aid for private woodlands, and the balance on research, education and other services.