§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the area of land newly afforested in the United Kingdom in 1987.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonIn the year to 31 March 1987, the Forestry Commission planted 5,342 hectares and grant-aided the planting of 19,147 hectares by the private sector. In addition, a total of 831 hectares was planted in Northern Ireland.