§ 118. Mr. WATTasked the Secretary for Scotland to whom the duty of purchasing timber in Scotland has been entrusted; is it to a committee or to any single individual; has the duty of arranging for replanting also been deputed; and, if so, to whom?
§ Mr. FORSTERMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. The-purchase of home-grown timber in Scotland has hitherto been entrusted to the-Home-grown Timber Committee. The-functions and the staff of the Committee are in process of being transferred to the-Director of Timber Supplies. No arrangements have been made for replanting, but this matter is under the consideration of the Reconstruction Committee.
§ Mr. PRINGLEWhy are specially favourable terms given to the Highland lairds?
§ Mr. FORSTERI did not know that was the case.