§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of expenditure on grants to private woodland owners in (a) 1985–86 and (b) 1986–87 under (i) the forestry grant scheme, (ii) dedication schemes and (iii) the broadleaved woodlands grant scheme.
§ Mr. John MacKay[pursuant to his reply, 10 March 1986, c. 373]: The Forestry Commission's best estimates, at this stage, of expenditure on grants to private woodland owners in 1985–86 and 1986–87 are as follows:
*1985–86 (£ million) 1986–87 (£ million) Forestry Grant Scheme 4.70 4.25 Dedication Schemes †1.62 ‡1.55 Broadleaved Woodland Grant Scheme 0.03 1.00 Notes:
* The expenditure for 1985–86 includes arrears of grants (£0.1 million) from the previous year, arising from the retrospective increases in grant rates announced in July 1985.
† Includes £1.33 million for annual management grant payments.
‡ Includes £1.30 million for annual management grant payments.