§ 99. Mr. Nichollsasked the President of the Board of Trade the present regulations for the purchase of timber; and is he now able to relax the procedure by which small quantities of timber can be bought by private individuals for minor repairs to houses or furniture.
§ Mr. BelcherTimber, other than fuel wood, cannot be acquired without licence, except that up to £1 worth may be purchased during any one calendar month by a purchaser who declares, in writing, that he requires it for necessary repairs or other essential work. If essential requirements are to be met, it is not possible to relax the procedure during the present shortage.