HC Deb 16 February 1931 vol 248 c855
62. Sir ARTHUR STEEL-MAITLAND

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether, in view of the conditions of work in Russian timber camps, he will have a clause inserted in all contracts made by his Department that no Russian timber shall be supplied to or used in articles purchased by his Department?

Mr. LANSBURY

No, Sir.

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that that refusal is contrary to the published policy of his own party?

Mr. LANSBURY

No, I am not aware of anything of the kind, and if I am aware of anything it is that it is in accordance with the views of the party.

Commander OLIVER LOCKERLAMPSON

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of those replies, I give notice that I shall ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House on this question.