§ 96. Sir I. Fraserasked the President of the Board of Trade on what date the Timber Control issued a licence for the felling of trees at Town End, Bardsea, near Ulverston; and what consultations took place with the Minister of Town and Country Planning and the Lancashire County Council before this was done.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsThe felling licence referred to was issued on 13th November, 1948. This application did not come within the categories which the Board of Trade refers to the Ministry of Town and Country Planning, who represent the views of planning authorities in such matters. It was therefore not referred to my right hon. Friend.
§ 97. Mr. Odeyasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give an assurance that when arranging new regulations reducing the issue of licences to fell home-grown timber he will ensure that no timber merchant at present in the home trade will be denied his proportionate quota on the grounds that he was not in business before 1940.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsWe would prefer, at this stage, not to prejudice in any way the discussions which are at present proceeding between the Board of Trade and the interests concerned on the measures to be taken to reduce felling.