§ 3. Mr. Haireasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is satisfied that all available timber in France, Austria and Rumania has been acquired for use in this country.
§ Sir S. CrippsYes, Sir. We are buying from France as much timber as she is at present willing to spare us, and we are obtaining small but useful supplies from Austria. It has not so far been possible to get any supplies from Rumania.
§ 5. Mr. Haireasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that there is timber available in Northern Ireland surplus to immediate requirements; and if he will consider obtaining this for use in the English furniture industry.
§ Sir S. CrippsNo, Sir. I am not aware of this surplus; but if my hon. Friend will give me particulars of the timber he has in mind, I will have the matter inquired into.