§ Colonel Baldwin-Webbasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that many stocks of imported hardwoods, notably ash, oak and beech, urgently required for Government contracts and sub-contracts and for agricultural implements are now almost completely exhausted; whether he is aware that the Controller of Timber is refusing any new importations even under licence; and what steps he proposes to take to deal with this serious emergency?
Mr. BurģinI am aware that stocks of imported hardwoods are low. The purchase of all timber abroad has been centralised in the Controller of Timber Supplies and he is taking all possible steps to secure additional supplies.