HC Deb 04 April 1950 vol 473 cc127-8W
94. Major McCallum

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when an experienced timber merchant will be appointed to the Forestry Commission.

Mr. T. Fraser

The suggestion that an experienced timber merchant should be appointed to the Forestry Commission will be considered when recommendations are being submitted to His Majesty for filling vacancies.

95. Major McCallum

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps the Forestry Commission are taking to encourage timber merchants to do the felling, extraction and conversion of standing timber.

Mr. T. Fraser

The Forestry Commission are already employing timber merchants in suitable cases to undertake the felling, extraction and conversion of standing timber from State plantations and they will continue to do so. Timber merchants are aware of this.