§ 26. Sir JOHN JARDINEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that cutting of timber trees is proceeding in the neighbourhood of Jedburgh and Kelso under the orders of Government, and that the useless branches are being burnt on the ground, whereas there are many women householders and others in and outwith those burghs who are prevented by the police from taking those branches home to use as firewood, and who would be glad if it could be arranged that they might take them away and so make a saving in coal and money; and whether steps will be taken to enable this saving to be made?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Wardle)I have been asked to reply to this question. I am making inquiries, and will acquaint my hon. Friend with the result.
§ Sir J. JARDINEDoes the hon. Gentleman know that on another Lord's estates, near Jedburgh, those of Lord Lothian, the women were invited very kindly to come and take away the useless branches?
§ Mr. WARDLEI was not aware of that, but I thank it is very possible, and it shows much public spirit.