HC Deb 06 November 1996 vol 284 c571W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for increased financial provision in respect of proposals to increase the forest cover in the United Kingdom; what percentage of this provision is planned to be spent before May 1997; and if he will make a statement. [1850]

Mr. Kynoch

We have made provision for the payment of £40 million in woodland grants to the private sector in Britain in the current financial year. This will increase to £42 million next year. Forestry in Northern Ireland is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.