HC Deb 27 October 1949 vol 468 c167W
25. Mr. Haire

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent timber imports from European countries will be increased in the next six months; and what is the present trend of prices.

Mr. H. Wilson

Imports of timber from Europe in the next six months are expected to show the usual seasonal fall, mainly due to the freezing up of the Baltic ports. The trend of European prices appears to be downwards.