§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the arrangements which presently exist for consultation between the Forestry Commission and the agriculture departments, the local authorities and the Nature Conservancy Council, respectively, in relation to current and new forestry grant applications in environmentally sensitive areas; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. and learned Friend is satisfied that the discussions which are taking place between the Forestry Commission and the relevant statutory authorities will lead to mutually acceptable arrangements for consultations over forestry grant applications in environmentally sensitive areas.