§ Mr. E. Fletcherasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that owing to the refusal of the Timber Control to release any seasoned pine required by professional artists for the making of stretchers for stretching canvas and wood for frames, the work of professional artists in this country is being seriously handicapped; and if he will take steps to remedy this.
§ Sir S. CrippsSupplies of seasoned pine are very limited and must be reserved, but limited quantities of other timber are released for stretchers and picture frames.