§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what is the programme for the disposal of Forestry Commission land in Wales from 1 April 1989 to 31 March 2000;
(2) if he will make it his policy not to allow the disposal programme of Forestry Commission land in Wales to be increased without his permission.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsIn the five years from 1 April 1989 to 31 March 1994 the Forestry Commission sold some 5,500 hectares of forest land in Wales and currently expects to sell about a further 9,000 hectares by the year 2000. Ministers asked the commission to dispose of 100,000 hectares of forest land in Great Britain between 1989 and the end of the century. The commission is responsible for selecting properties for sale in accordance with criteria laid down by Ministers. Any change to the overall disposals programme would be subject to the agreement of my right hon. Friend.