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if forestry is to be a success in Great Britain it must be divorced 

 from party politics and politicians. To gain this, I see no other 

 way except central control of finance, personnel, State forest 

 management, education, research. In this central control I am 

 certain Scottish foresters, from their knowledge and ability, will 

 play their part." 



The Chairman then called upon Sir Hugh Shaw Stewart who 

 formally moved the resolution embodied in the notice. The 

 motion was seconded by Mr Robert Forbes. 



Mr Menmuir proposed, as an amendment, that a Central 

 Forest Authority be appointed in Scotland for Scotland. 

 Mr W. E. Whvte seconded. 



Colonel Stirling and Colonel Balfour then spoke in support 

 of the motion. 



Mr Stebbing moved an amendment which was, however, 

 ruled out of order, and he subsequently, with the consent of 

 the Chairman, altered his amendment to a direct negative, 

 which was seconded by Mr Hamilton. 



The following thereafter took part in the discussion, namely: — 

 Sir John Stirhng-Maxwell, Colonel Malcolm, Mr H. M. Cadell, 

 and Mr A. D. Richardson. 



With a view to meeting objectors, Sir Hugh Shaw Stewart 

 suggested the following addition to his motion — 



" The Central Authority to use local authorities in England, 

 Scotland, and Ireland for administrative purposes to 

 meet local conditions." 

 Mr Menmuir and Mr Stebbing, however, would not accept this 

 suggestion, and it was therefore withdrawn. 



A vote was then taken on Mr Menmuir's amendment, and 

 it was supported by only three members and was declared 

 defeated. 



Sir Hugh Shaw Stewart's motion was then put to the meeting, 

 when forty-four members voted for it. Only one vote was given 

 for the direct negative, and the motion was accordingly declared 

 carried. 



