Oral Answers to Questions — Tree Felling Licences

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 2 Ebrill 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir Edward Keeling Sir Edward Keeling , Twickenham 12:00, 2 Ebrill 1947

asked the Prime Minister whether in order that the felling of timber may be controlled with due regard to replanting and proper forestry practice, he will consider the transfer of the issue of felling licences from the Board of Trade to the Forestry Commission.

Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse

No, Sir. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Westmorland (Mr. Vane) on 18th February last.

Photo of Sir Edward Keeling Sir Edward Keeling , Twickenham

As the Ministry of Food does not control the harvesting of crops, why should the Board of Trade control the felling of timber?

Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse

I think that is explained in the answer to the previous Question, if the hon. Gentleman will look at it.