§ Mr. Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make it his policy to encourage the planting and management of forests and woodlands for the production of timber and for shelter.
§ Mr. RifkindIt is already the Government's policy to encourage the planting and management of forests and328W woodlands for the production of timber. Many of our forests and woodlands provide shelter for stock on adjoining land, and grants are available for the planting of trees as shelter belts.