§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals his Department has for the future management and conservation of forests in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [34268]
§ Mr. AncramFuture management and conservation of state forests in Northern Ireland will be subject to the conclusions drawn from a prior options study of all forest service activities which is currently under way. The outcome is expected to be reported to Ministers in the autumn of this year.