HC Deb 17 October 1989 vol 158 cc95-6W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on how many occasions the Forestry Commission awarded grants under the broadleaved woodland grant scheme in England, between its inception in 1985 and closure in 1988; and on how many occasions the grant of £100 for obtaining professional advice, in the preparation of a plan of operation under the scheme, was awarded.

Mr. Maclean

To date, the Forestry Commission has approved 5,159 applications for grant under the broadleaved woodland grant scheme in England. The grant of £100 has been paid on 830 of those applications.