§ 86. Mr. John E. Haireasked the President of the Board of Trade what additional quantities of timber have been obtained in North America as a result of the recent visit there of representatives of Timber Control.
§ Mr. MarquandRepresentatives of the limber Control are still in North America and their negotiations are not yet concluded. A full statement will be made as soon as possible.
§ Mr. HaireCan my hon. Friend assure the House that long-term purchases are being made as well as those to meet the present scarcity in the timber trade?
§ Mr. MarquandI would not care to make any statement at present. beyond what I have said.