asked the Minister for Energy if he has satisfied himself that the stated intention of his Department, that there will be an overall 10 per cent of broadleaf-hardwood timber in future plantings, can be obtained; whether this will be sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Broadleaf-Hardwood Timber Planting.
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It has not been stated that the Department's policy is to devote 10 per cent of overall planting to broadleaves. I have announced a policy of allocating 3 per cent of total planting to broadleaves with the possibility of minor increases over the next few years.