asked the Minister for Lands when the last annual report on forestry was published by his Department, and when the next annual report will be published.

A report, covering the three years 1st April, 1950, to 31st March, 1953, was published in March, 1954. Preparation of a report covering the three years 1st April, 1953, to 31st March, 1956, is well advanced and the report will be published at the earliest possible date.

Can the Minister give any reason why there seems to be a departure in not publishing an annual report?

The first report ever published was the one covering April, 1950 to March, 1953.

Nonsense. I can assure the Minister there were earlier reports.

Perhaps the Deputy is right, but I do not think so.