To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are the factors which led to a drop in public recreational activities provided by the Forestry Commission between 1986 and 1989 as reflected in table 1.4 of the environmental digest for Wales No. 4 1988–1989.

[holding answer 10 July 1990]: The fall in the numbers of listed picnic places, forest walks and forest nature trails is a reflection of the Forestry Commission's policy of channelling resources into improving those facilities most used by the public. The Commission's objective is to attract more visitors and to offer them better value.