Forestry Production

HC Deb 10 February 1992 vol 203 c380W

Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals he has to increase forestry production in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Hanley

The current timber production by the Forest Service in Northern Ireland is about 200,000 m³ per annum. This is projected to increase to 250,000 m³ per annum by the end of the decade.