HC Deb 06 April 1987 vol 114 cc53-4W
Mr. Rogers

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (l) what is the predicted average yield class of the forestry plantations established in the flow country of Sutherland and Caithness in the last five years;

(2) what response the Forestry Commission has made to the findings regarding the internal rates of return from various forestry plantations outlined in appendix 4 of the recent report by the National Audit Office on "Forestry Commission Objectives and Achievements"; and if he will make a statement.

(3) if he will estimate the average windthrow hazard class of the land in the flow country of Sutherland and Caithness approved for afforestation in the last five years.

Mr. Rifkind

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.