HC Deb 08 May 2002 vol 385 c159W
Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what funds exist to enable the Forestry Commission to assist employees with their council tax payments; and if she will make a statement. [53795]

Mr. Morley

The Forestry Commission has no funds which enable it to assist employees with their council tax payments. Forestry Commission employees can, however, apply for assistance from various benevolent funds if they are experiencing financial difficulties.

Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many Forestry Commission employees are being assisted with the payment of council tax; and if she will make a statement. [53797]

Mr. Morley

The Forestry Commission does not assist any employee with their council tax payments.