asked the Prime Minister whether in order that the felling of timber may be controlled with due regard to replanting and proper forestry practice, he will consider the transfer of the issue of felling licences from the Board of Trade to the Forestry Commission.

No, Sir. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Westmorland (Mr. Vane) on 18th February last.

As the Ministry of Food does not control the harvesting of crops, why should the Board of Trade control the felling of timber?

I think that is explained in the answer to the previous Question, if the hon. Gentleman will look at it.