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Trees

Volume 928: debated on Friday 18 March 1977

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asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the acreage of trees planted in England and Wales by the Forestry Commission and the private sector, respectively, in each of the last five years.

The acreages planted and replanted in England and Wales by the Forestry Commission and the private sector in each of the last five years are as follows:jetty, it he will now make a statement in the light of the £1,000 increase in the cost of the project as a result of the delay in reaching a decision.

Examination of the project in original form revealed shortcomings. Important technical revisions have been agreed and formal approval given enabling the scheme to proceed.