asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, the sales of produce, giving the details of the various kinds for each month in 1933 and from the various areas and centres under the control of the Commissioners?

It is not practicable to give details of the various kinds of produce sold each month at each of the areas and centres under the control of the Forestry Commissioners. During 1933 sales of forest produce totalled £40,000. Over 60 per cent., by value, of this produce was obtained from the New Forest and Forest of Dean and adjoining areas, the remainder being spread over most of the other forests (168 in all) listed in the Commissioners' 13th Annual Report. The produce consisted of timber sold, felled or standing, poles for transmission and other purposes, pitwood, sawn timber (sleepers, scantlings, etc.), and miscellaneous items such as fencing material and cordwood.

asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what is the value of the firewood delivered from the various estates and the cost of labour for the same for 1933, giving the number of men so employed?

The value of the firewood sold by the Forestry Commissioners during 1933 was approximately £4,100. It is not practicable to state the cost of labour and numbers employed, as firewood is often obtained as a residue when converting timber.

asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, how many men and boys have been employed in January, February and March, in 1932, 1933 and 1934, at Chopwell Woods and the Grove Estate, Hamsterley, Durham, and if any notices have been delivered; and, if so, how many on both estates?

The average number employed in January, February and March, 1932, and two subsequent years at Chopwell Woods was 10, 16 and 19 respectively, and Grove Estate 33, 23 and 30 respectively. Since 31st March last notices have been given at Chopwell Woods to 10 temporary employés and Grove Estate the same number.

asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, the acreage of the woodland on which timber has been cut down for any purpose in each of the last two years; and what is the compensating amount of re-afforestation carried on in each of the same periods?

The area of woodland cut by the Forestry Commissioners during 1932 was 495 acres, and during 1933 was 578 acres. The area planted by the Commissioners in those two years was 22,481 acres and 20,809 acres respectively.

asked the Minister of Health on whose behalf a census of all negroes in receipt of public assistance is being carried out in this country; and what is the object of the investigation?

I am not aware that any such census is being carried out or is contemplated.

asked the Postmaster-General what proportion of British Dominions' and Colonies' mail can now be served directly or indirectly by air mail from this country; and what steps he is taking to accelerate and improve such services and to enable their advantage to be extended to other parts of the Empire?

There are direct or indirect air mail services to most parts of the Empire. About 8 per cent. of the first-class mail for the Empire countries served by the England-India-Malaya air service, which is to be extended to Australia, is conveyed by air, and the corresponding figure for the other main Empire air route, to South Africa, is 5 per cent. Improvements in air services are primarily a matter for the Secretary of State for Air; but the Post Office takes every opportunity to bring the air mail services to the notice of the public and to promote their use.

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will consider whether it would be desirable to make arrangements for the regular supply of relevant Fleet Orders to the Admiralty Employés Civil Servants' Federation, in view of the large numbers in Admiralty establishments who are represented by this organisation?

Admiralty Fleet Orders are issued for official purposes only, and arrangements are already in force for bringing to the notice of all employés those orders which concern them. It is not therefore considered desirable to make any addition to the existing arrangements.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many houses have been completed in rural areas in each county of Scotland, in each month since February, 1933, under the provisions of the Housing (Slum Clearance) Act, 1930; and how many have been completed up to the same date in county areas, excluding burghs, in each county?

The following statement contains the information asked for:

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the position as regards the Workmen's Compensation Bill in Kenya Colony; whether any alterations of the original draft have been made; and for what reasons?

A draft Workmen's Compensation Bill was under consideration in Kenya in 1931. I subsequently communicated to the Governor a simple model Ordinance, framed in the light of correspondence with other Colonial Governments in Africa, and invited his observations, which I am now awaiting.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in connection with the schemes for the opening of the Kakamega goldfields, regard has been had to the need of allowing adequate space for the housing and for the recreation of the native workers?

Most of the natives employed in the Kakamega field are drawn from the adjacent villages, and live in their own homes. The arrangements for housing those who have come from a distance are satisfactory. The hon. Member may rest assured that the Administration will insure satisfactory arrangements for any future developments that may take place; and it is fair to add that the mining companies have shown themselves very ready to co-operate in the interests of their employés.

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the decision in the King's Bench concerning the summer hours of opening at seaside places, he will consider the introduction of legislation to restore to these resorts privileges which they have enjoyed in the past and which have been of great value in securing their prosperity?

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given by me to-day to questions on this subject by the hon. and learned Member for Nelson (Mr. Thorp) and the hon. Member for Central Hackney (Mr. Lock-wood).

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that football cup final tickets, costing a few shillings at the source, are being resold in some cases at a guinea each; and, seeing that this practice is an evasion of the provisions of the Entertainments Duty, will he take the necessary steps to see that the law in this connection is put into effect?

I am not aware of the particular transactions referred to in the first part of the question. As regards the second part, the question of liability to Entertainments Duty depends on the particular circumstances of individual transactions, and if the hon. Member will let me have details of the cases he has in mind inquiry will be made into the matter.