HC Deb 01 February 1951 vol 483 cc136-7W
84. Mr. T. Reid

asked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of softwood was imported from the United States of America in 1950, and what quantity is expected in 1951; and what quantity of softwood was imported from all sources in 1950, and what quantity is expected from all sources in 1951.

Mr. H. Wilson

Of the total imports of 902,000 standards of softwood during 1950, 19,000 standards were imported from the United States. I cannot give an exact forecast of imports in 1951 but considerably more softwood is expected from the United States this year; total imports are also expected to be larger.