§ Mr. Tierneyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage of imported timber is treated with a preservative prior to import.
§ Mr. MeacherNo official statistics are kept but the amount concerned is believed to be very small.
§ Mr. Tierneyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage of domestic timber requirements it is forecast will come from British forests during each of the next 10 years.
§ Mr. MeacherAlthough fluctuations will inevitably occur it is estimated that an average of between 5 per cent. and 8 per cent. of domestic timber requirements will come from British forests over the period.