§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total value of hewn timber imported into this country in 1930 and 1931, respectively, and which were the principal countries of origin; and what was the value of imports into this country of manufactured timber goods, such as doors, windows, floorings and machined parts, in 1930 and 1931, respectively, and which were the principal countries of origin?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe total value of hewn timber imported into the United Kingdom was £2,635,000 in 1930, and £1,738,000 in 1931. The principal countries from which the imports were consigned in 1930 were the Soviet Union, the United States, Norway, Poland, Canada, and British West Africa. The total value of the imports of floorings and builders' woodwork was £3,441,000 in 1930 and £2,974,000 in 1931, the principal countries from which the imports were consigned in 1930 being Sweden, the United States, Norway and Finland.