§ Mr. MacVEAGHasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Government proposes to take over the control of the timber trade in Ireland; and, if so, whether Irishmen will be nominated to look after Irish interests?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe limited control f the timber trade, assumed by the Army Council by their Order of the 4th February, applies equally to all parts of the United Kingdom, including Ireland. It is intended that the Director of Timber Supplies shall be assisted by an Advisory Committee, and it is proposed to nominate a representative of Irish interests as a member of this Committee.