§ Mr. Strangasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of land owned by the Forestry Commission has been sold or is in the process of being sold since the implementation of the Forestry Act 1981.
§ Mrs. FennerBetween the passing of the Forestry Act 1981 and 31 March 1983, the Forestry Commission sold just under 1 per cent. of the forest land placed at its disposal, that is to say, land under trees or awaiting planting. A further 2.4 per cent. of forest land was in the process of being sold at 31 March 1983.
It is not possible to give comprehensive area figures relating to the disposal of other real assets held by the Commission, since such information is not maintained centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Strangasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what lands and properties have been sold or are in the process of being sold under the terms of the Forestry Act 1981 since 31 March 1982.
§ Mrs. FennerLists of plantations and associated land and of areas of plantable land which have been sold or are in the process of being sold under the provision of the38W Forestry Act 1981 since 31 March 1982 have been placed in the Library of the House. Information on individual sales of other real assets, such as residential properties, is not available centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate expense.