§ 15. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the President of the Board of Trade what quantities of timber from Russia have been landed during the past three weeks; what amounts are involved in contracts for the coming 12 months; whether he is aware that the bulk of British railway-sleeper requirements are being supplied this year by Russia; and what, respectively, are the prices per standard and per sleeper quoted by Russia and Canada?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEAs regards the first part of the question, the Trade and Navigation Accounts relate to monthly periods only. As regards the remaining parts of the question, I regret that the information for which my hon. and gallant Friend is asking is not available from official sources.
§ Captain MACDONALDWill my hon. and gallant Friend endeavour to obtain it from unofficial sources?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEYes; if my hon. and gallant Friend wishes it, I will make inquiries from trade sources in regard to these matters.