Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 May 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 10 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: Statement on the conclusions of the Quinquennial Review of the Forest Enterprise Executive Agency. - Inc fact that the report of the first stage of the review will be placed in the Library. (Dep 01/776).

Answer: Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the conclusions of the quinquennial review of the Forest Enterprise executive agency. [161073] Mr. Morley: The first stage of the review of Forest Enterprise has concluded that the agency has put in a strong performance on the sustainability of its forest management, has successfully involved communities and other stakeholders in its decision-making and has responded successfully to change--particularly devolution. The review has recommended that Forest Enterprise should retain its status as an executive agency of the Forestry Commission. Ministers in the UK Government, the Scottish Executive and the National Assembly for Wales have accepted these conclusions and recommendations. They intend to review the options for further decentralising handling of forestry policy and management, in the light of continuing experience of the devolved structure. The report of the first stage of the review is available on the Forestry Commission's website and will be placed in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c301W; 161073
Session: 2000-01
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP 01/776
Tuesday, 15 May 2001
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Reviews Forest Enterprise
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