§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will state the area of land approved for forestry grant-aid in each of the five years to 31 March 1987 and from 1 April 1987 to date in England.
§ Mr. GummerThe information is as follows:
Year ended 31 March Area of land (hectares) 1983 11,225 1984 16,290 1985 17,379 1986 16,002 1987 25,245 The total area of land approved for planting in the period 1 April 1987 to 31 December 1987 was 23,932 hectares. Figures are not yet available beyond 31 December 1987.