§ 75. Mr. Cuthbertasked the Minister of Supply how many standards of softwoods have been recently purchased by his Department on behalf of the War Office for export to overseas stations; what will be the additional cost arising from purchase in this country in place of direct shipment from exporting countries; and whether he can give an assurance that the structures for which this timber is required have been subjected to the same rigorous standards of economy as are applied to British housing.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussAbout 1,000 standards have been purchased to meet needs which could not be satisfied in time by direct shipment from exporting countries. The last part of the Question is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War.