HC Deb 18 February 1947 vol 433 c982
86. Mr. John E. Haire

asked 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. Marquand

Representatives 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. Haire

Can 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. Marquand

I would not care to make any statement at present. beyond what I have said.