§ 71. Mr. Sutcliffeasked the President of the Board of Trade what action he is taking to increase the supply of floorboards for housing construction, the lack of which is causing delay in some cases.
§ Sir S. CrippsTimber suitable for floor hoards has been included in the Timber Control's purchases from Scandinavia and the quantities available will increase, following the opening of the Baltic shipping season. If the hon. Member has any specific cases of delay in mind and will let me have the details I shall be glad to look into them.