§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the volume and value of imports of hardwood and softwood timber, respectively, in 1985, 1986 and 1987 to date, what was the equivalent figures for domestic production intended for use in the home market; and what each figure represents as a proportion of domestic consumption.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe available information is in the following table:
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeDuring the past 12 months reports have been published on the Post Office's procurement activities, the maintenance activities of the British Waterways Board, the Central Electricity Generating Board's transmission of electricity and British Rail's Network Southeast 891W On 7 September I announced a further programme of references of nationalised industries. The first reference in the programme, that of the Welsh water authority, was made on that date. I have today sent to the MMC the reference relating to the costs and efficiency of and the service provided by the Post Office's counter services at Crown offices. In due course I propose to make further references concerning the London Underground and British Coal.