§ 6. Sir PERCY HURDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the abnormal increase in the importation of Russian timber into Finland, the monthly average 653 of £1,250 worth of sawn goods in 1930 having risen to £28,000 in the present year and the monthly average of £11,500 worth of lumber in 1930 to £39,000 in the expired months of 1934; and whether there is evidence that this Russian timber is not passed into this country as of Finnish origin?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI have been unable to confirm from the trade returns of the countries concerned the figures given in the first part of the question. On the general question of the imports of Russian timber into Finland, I have nothing to add to the reply which was given on the 23rd April to the hon. Member for Kensington South (Sir W. Davison).
§ Sir P. HURDWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire whether this remarkable increase is taking place from the authorities on the spot?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANYes, Sir.