asked the right hon. Baronet the Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether he can make a statement on the plans for afforestation in Wales; and whether this is likely to interfere in war time with food production?

The Forestry Commission's planting programme for next season in Wales is 1,500 acres. It will not interfere with food production.

Has my right hon. and gallant Friend seen the statement of the President of the National Farmers' Union that some of the activities of the Forestry Commission threaten seriously war-time food production?

Yes, Sir. I have seen this statement, which is quite untrue; the Forestry Commission consult the Minister of Agriculture before making any acquisition for planting purposes.