§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many meters of mahogany or products containing it his Department has bought in the last five years; and if he will list the purposes and the costs. [19847]
§ Mr. Moss[holding answer 19 April 1995]: The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland has bought 43.98 cu m of mahogany in the last five years, at a cost of £11,500, for use in the manufacture and repair of furniture. In line with existing policy, the use of mahogany is being reduced and it is now primarily purchased for repairs.