HC Deb 11 August 1947 vol 441 cc1900-1
29. Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Health the total standards of timber imported and produced in this country over the most recent convenient period; and what proportion was allocated to the housing programme.

Mr. J. Edwards

In the three months April to June, 1947, supplies of imported and home-produced softwood for all essential purposes totalled 197,275 standards. Of this some 84,000 standards were allotted to housing work.

Squadron-Leader Fleming

Could the hon. Gentleman tell us how much of that timber was imported from Russia?

Mr. Edwards

Not without notice.