Written question asked by Sydney Chapman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 November 1998. It was answered by Jon Owen Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, What initiatives his Department is taking to participate in National Tree Week. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Sir Sydney Chapman: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what initiatives his Department is taking to participate in National Tree Week. [56584] Mr. Jon Owen Jones: We do, of course, support tree planting every week of the year, and we are fully committed to increasing the woodland area in Wales. National Tree Week is an excellent initiative and the forestry Commission will be participating in several planting projects, often enlisting the help of school children.

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