Mr. Baldwin:

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether building work either new construction or repairs, which the Forestry Commission may wish to carry out, is controlled by the same licensing system as affects private individuals.

No, Sir. All building for the Forestry Commission is carried out either direct by the Ministry of Works or by contract arranged by that Department.

Is the hon. and learned Gentleman aware that he has done very well, and has given the impression that he knows more about these matters than his right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture?

One should not be guided too much by impression.

Is the Solicitor-General aware of the great difficulties which have been placed in the way of the Forestry Commission by various Government Departments which have handicapped the Forestry Commission in their efforts to get cottages built for their employees at Bedgebury?

I am sure that my right hon. Friend will be only too glad to have particulars of those difficulties which he will do his best to remove.