§ 44. Mr. HOHLERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions how much hardwood has been handed over to him by the Army authorities for sale, and when was the same handed over; how much has been sold; and how much has been offered for sale at public auction?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYTo obtain an estimate of the amount of hardwood handed over by the War Office, as distinct from other Government Departments, would involve a good deal of labour. I may, say, however, that the quantity is trifling compared with the quantities handed over by the Air Ministry and by the Admiralty. Since January 30,500,000 feet have been sold, approximately 75 per cent, by auc- 36 tion. The present stock is approximately 11,500,000 superficial feet. This is being sold as fast as possible.