HC Deb 11 December 1997 vol 302 c679W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what progress has been made towards increasing the use of Welsh timber; and if he will make a statement. [19673]

Mr. Win Griffiths

The source of the timber they use is a matter for the commercial judgment of manufacturers. However, grant has been awarded to Coed Cymru through the Rural Wales Objective 5b Programme 1994–99, to employ a marketing organiser to promote the Welsh hardwood sector.