Would the Minister agree with me that, since trees are just another crop like grass, blackcurrants, strawberries or anything else, it would be highly desirable to have the Department and the three Ministers present in the House at the moment deal with the whole question of afforestation like they do with all other crops produced?

That is a separate question. Provided there is a good liaison between the Departments of Fishery and Forestry and Agriculture there is not likely to be a breakdown in the link between those various sections.