HC Deb 14 November 1996 vol 285 c354W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what further support his Department proposes to promote existing projects currently experimenting with the integration of woodland-based manufacturing economies with an increase in the planting of deciduous woodland; and what assessment he has made of the advantages of supporting existing projects. [3228]

Mr. Ancram

There are no plans to promote such projects in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what research his Department has(a) planned, (b) commissioned and (c) evaluated with regard to integrating proposals to increase deciduous woodland with the creation of woodland-based manufacturing economies; what financial commitments his Department has made in this area; and if he will make a statement. [3232]

Mr. Ancram

No research has been carried out in this area, no such research is planned, and no financial commitments have been made.