§ Q151. Mr. CorbynTo ask the Prime Minister what action she is taking to control the importing of tropical hardwoods.
§ The Prime MinisterMy hon. Friend the Minister for Trade has had useful and constructive discussion with Dr. Freezailah, executive director of the International Tropical Timber Organisation, in which he has strongly emphasised the importance we attach to ensuring that trade in these products is conducted in a manner consistent with the needs of conservation.