§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cases were reported to the Forestry Commission in 1982–83, 1983–84 and 1984–85 to date of broadleaved woodland felling being carried out without felling licences when a felling licence was required by law; what was the total area so felled in each period; and how many prosecutions resulted from these cases in each period.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe information is as follows:
Number of Cases Area (hectares) Number of Prosecutions Year to 31 March 1983: 19 46 9 Year to 31 March 1984: 37 298 14 Period of 9 months to December 1984: 9 25 1
§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for felling licences for broadleaved woodlands clearance were rejected by the Forestry Commission in 1982–83, 1983–84 and 1984–85 to date against the advice of the agriculture ministries and departments.
§ Mr. John MacKayI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.