§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many acres of woodland have been sold by the Forestry Commission during each of the past five financial years; what have been the annual receipts from such sales; and what are the estimated total sales and receipts for 1984–85 and 1985–86.
§ Mr. John Mackay[pursuant to his reply, 21 December 1984, c. 394]: The information is as follows:—
Year ended 31 March Woodland sold (hectares) Receipts (£000) 1980 400 365 1981 415 553 1982 1,821 1,700 1983 5,490 7,200 1984 15,363 14,900 The estimated figures for 1984–85 and 1985–86 are: 1985 15,000 16,000 1986 10,000 10,000