HC Deb 16 January 1987 vol 108 c352W
Mr. John Mark Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received in favour of treating timber as an agricultural crop.

Mr. Donald Thompson

In appropriate circumstances farm woodland is capable of making a useful contribution to farm income. I have received a number of representations from various organisations urging further encouragement for the planting of new woodland on farms and the better management of existing woodland.