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Proceeding contribution from Lilian Greenwood (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 February 2011. It occurred during Opposition day on Public Forest Estate (England).


Public Forest Estate (England)

I will not give way to the hon. Gentleman. He has not been here for the whole debate. Today in New York, the United Nations is launching the international year of forests, which is described on the UN website as ““Celebrating Forests for People””. Our Government seem to be out of step not only with public opinion here but with the rest of the world. Some things are too important to leave to the market. Our ancient woodlands should be for the whole nation, and kept safe for future generations, not sold off for a quick buck.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
522 c953 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Staff Access Conservation Biodiversity Finance Forestry Commission Forests Ownership Privatisation English Nature Sales Rights of way Tree felling Cuts Woodland Trust
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk