HC Deb 01 December 1983 vol 49 c580W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many acres will be planted with trees by the Forestry Commission in Scotland during 1984 and 1985; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John MacKay

The new planting and restocking planned by the Forestry Commission is as follows:

Mr. John MacKay

The areas planted and restocked by the Forestry Commission in the last three years were as follows:

Mr. John MacKay

The number of people employed by the Forestry Commission is 3,112. The corresponding figures for 1960, 1970 and 1980 were 5,107, 3,688 and 3,588, respectively.