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Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord De Mauley (Conservative) on Monday, 28 February 2011.


Forestry Commission

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the proposed community or civil society right to buy or lease set out in section 3.3 of The Future of the Public Forest Estate in England could be exercised by (a) a principal local authority, and (b) a parish council.
Answer

The consultation on the future of the Public Forest Estate has been halted and all forestry clauses in the Public Bodies Bill will be removed. An independent panel of experts will now examine forestry policy in England and report back to Ministers in the autumn.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6888; 725 c239-40WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Forestry Commission Forests Leasing Local government Sales
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk