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Mr. Ron Davies
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list forestry grant applications approved in the Western Isles in the last three years.
Mr. John MacKay
The Information is as follows:
| Scheme | Area Approved for New Planting (hectares) | Area Approved for Restocking (hectares) |
| Eishken, Lewis | 47·8 | — |
| Scheme | Area Approved for New Planting (hectares) | Area Approved for Restocking (hectares) |
| Gleann Gheireasdail, North Uist | 524·3 | — |
| Stornaway Trust, Lewis | 7·0 | — |
| Borve Lodge Estates, Lewis | 7·2 | 2·3 |
| Stornoway Trust, Lewis | — | 1·9 |
| Achmore, Lewis | 1·5 | — |
Mr. Ron Davies
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Forestry Commission proposes any new planting in the Western Isles; and if he will make a statement concerning its view of the forestry potential of that area.
Mr. John MacKay
The Forestry Commission has no plans at present to carry out new planting in the Western Isles. A range of trees will grow successfully on the islands, particularly where there is some shelter. The scale of planting in the future will depend mainly on private sector interest.