§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why, in view of the fact that timber, especially mahogany, exported from Nigeria to the U.S.A. could earn dollars, he has stipulated that all timber from Nigeria must be exported to the United Kingdom, especially in view of the fact that, in the case of the Gold Coast, the stipulation is that 60 per cent. must come to the United Kingdom, leaving 40 per cent. for the U.S.A.
Mr. Creech JonesI have made no such stipulation. Exports of timber from Nigeria are subject to licensing but, subject to current local requirements, licences are granted freely to the U.S.A. and Canada and to all destinations where there are prospects of permanent trade.