TIMBER (GOVERNMENT PURCHASES IN WHITE SEA).

HC Deb 15 March 1920 vol 126 cc1859-60W

Mr. LUNN

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any stock of timber was accumulated at Archangel; and, if so, what quantity, and what has become of it?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

A considerable quantity of timber has been purchased in the White Sea, which has all teen shipped with the exception of 39,000 standards. An agreement is now being drawn up for the sale of the balance, subject to certain conditions.