Written question asked by Ian Bruce (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Chisholm (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what are his plans for the Forestry Commission after Scottish devolution with particular reference to its responsibilities outside Scotland. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Ian Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are his plans for the Forestry Commission after Scottish devolution with particular reference to its responsibilities outside Scotland. [12064] Mr. Chisholm: After devolution, the functions of the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Wales, in relation to forestry, will be transferred to the Scottish Executive and the Welsh Assembly respectively. The Commission will, however, continue to be the Government Department with responsibility for forestry throughout Britain.

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