§ 75. Sir C. CAYZERasked the President of the Board of Trade why timber loaded 396 at Archangel for United Kingdom ports is bought by British firms c.i.f. instead of f.o.b., with the result that British shipping does not transport the timber; and, if he is convinced that the terms should be c.i.f., will he stipulate through the trade agreement or by other suitable means that British shipping shall obtain its fair share of the timber freightage?
§ Dr. BURGINAs my hon. Friend will appreciate, the question of the terms of purchase of imported timber is primarily for the traders concerned. But the question of the use of British ships in this trade is receiving attention.