§ Sir T. Hunterasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware that the Timber Control Committee propose to requisition more timber from estate owners in Scotland for 1945; that in many instances estates have been largely denuded of timber; that owners now desire to have some say regarding the disposal of what is left; and if he will make a pronouncement of the future policy of the Government in this respect.
§ Sir A. DuncanI am aware that the valuable contribution made by Scottish landowners to the war effort has involved heavy inroads into their standing timber. It is, however, still necessary to rely largely on our home timber resources in all parts of the United Kingdom. As regards the third part of the Question, a Scottish Landowners' Consultative Committee was appointed some months ago to advise how the damage to woodlands in Scotland could be reduced without endangering essential supplies.