61. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will confer with the Minister of Works with a view to expediting the granting of licences for timber for barns and other farm buildings, since at the present time, even when the county war agricultural executive committees have inspected and recommended there is a protracted delay.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsYes, Sir, though I am not aware that there is undue delay.
Mr. De la BèreIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that some Ministry of Works officials scale down the amount of applications and then find that the original amount asked for in the application is correct, and a great deal of delay is thereby caused? Surely, farmers should be allowed to have proper timber with which to build today? What is the matter? May I have an answer? The Minister of Works is present. Will he answer my Question now?
§ Mr. WilliamsIf the hon. Member will be good enough to bring to my notice any specific case, I will be glad to look into it.