asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state what arrangements have been made for the importation of timber for house building during the present year; and whether it is a fact that only 300 standards of timber will be imported during 1946.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Timber for House Building.
The arrangements for the importation of softwood timber are made by Timber Importers Ltd., a nonprofit making company set up for this purpose. Since the 1st January last the company has imported 2,151 standards of timber and has made contracts for the shipment of further substantial quantities in the present year.