§ 72. Mr. Nuttingasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will now reconsider the decision to discontinue the issue of monthly quotas of timber to recognised builders for small repairs.
§ Mr. BottomleyI regret that the present shortage of softwood makes it impracticable to issue a fixed quota to builders each month for use entirely at their discretion. Timber can only be supplied against licences for specific jobs which are essential and for which the use of softwood is necessary.