HC Deb 25 November 1946 vol 430 c217W
123. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Minister of Works if he is satisfied that there is enough timber suitable for housing in this country to carry out the housing schemes which have already been licensed.

Mr. Tomlinson

Housing and other building work is dependent upon imports of timber in addition to supplies available in this country, and my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade is making every effort to secure as much timber as possible. I hope that, provided full effect is given to the measures of economy notified to local authorities and others concerned, there will be no general delay in house building and other important work.

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