HC Deb 04 July 1984 vol 63 c156W
Mr. Ron Davies

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of Forestry Commission forests in England have been sold off in the past 12 months; and what is the area of land involved and the amount of cash raised as a result.

Mrs. Fenner

The Forestry Commission sold 1.5 percent. of its forest holdings in England during the 12 months ended 31March 1984. The area involved was 3,827 hectares. The total sum raised from the sale of this forest land and associated areas was £6.1million.