HC Deb 10 June 1931 vol 253 c990
16. Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any timber imported from Soviet Russia is used by his Department?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I would refer the right hon. Gentleman to the reply of 16th March (OFFICIAL REPORT, Column 1671) last to the hon. and gallant Member for Maidstone (Commander Bellairs) and to that of the 19th March (OFFICIAL REPORT, cols. 2147–8, Vol. 249) to the hon. Member for Brigg (Mr. Quibell) in which it was stated that no purchase of Russian timber had been made since August, 1930. This statement still holds good.

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman communicate that information to the First Commissioner of Works?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I do not think it is necessary. We deal at the Admiralty in the goods we require, having regard always to price.