HL Deb 28 January 1987 vol 483 c1453WA
The Duke of Abercorn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the percentage of land area under afforestation in Northern Ireland.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office (Lord Lyell)

The percentage of land area under afforestation in Northern Ireland is 5.2 per cent.

The Duke of Abercorn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their afforestation policy for Northern Ireland for the years 1987–1992.

Lord Lyell

The Government's policy is to promote the establishment of state and privately owned forests on land for which forestry is considered to be the most appropriate long-term land use.