§ 55. Mr. Jewsonasked the Minister of Production whether he can now make a statement as to the adequacy of arrangements for the import of timber after the cessation of hostilities in Europe.
§ Mr. LytteltonI can assure my hon. Friend that the necessity for increasing supplies of imported timber after the European war is fully recognised and that all practicable steps to that end are being taken.
§ Mr. PriceHave any conversations taken place with Russia on this matter, and could the right hon. Gentleman indicate whether the result has been satisfactory?
§ Mr. LytteltonI could not give any account of the actual negotiations. We have received some timber from Russia in our return convoys.