asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what acreage has already been planted in the county of Carnarvon by the Forestry Commissioners; and what is the programme for the present season?

The Forestry Commissioners have planted 5,700 acres in the county of Carnarvon, where the programme for the present season is 555 acres.

asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye as representing the Forestry Commissioners, how many acres which have already been bought remain to be planted in the county of Carnarvon; and whether it is the intention of the Commissioners to purchase more land in that county for the purposes of afforestation?

6,935 acres acquired by the Forestry Commission in the county of Carnarvon remain to be planted. More land will be acquired in that county if areas suitable in price and otherwise are available.