§ 10. Mr. Hurdasked the President of the Board of Trade how the supplies of newsprint for the present year compare with those used in 1949 and 1938.
Mr. H. WilsonIt is estimated that supplies of newsprint allocated for delivery to all home users may amount to 615,000 tons in 1950, as compared with a total usage of approximately 566,000 tons in 1949 and 1,200,000 tons in 1938–39.
§ Mr. HurdIn view of the very low level at which supplies are still running, can the right hon. Gentleman say when we will come out into the open with our Canadian friends and tell them how much of our contract we are to take this year and how much we will take next year?
Mr. WilsonThe position regarding dollars for Canadian purchases this year has already been made known. There is as yet no decision on the supply of dollars for next year.