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Oral Answers to Questions — Burma Teak

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 January 1947.

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Photo of Sir Allan Noble Sir Allan Noble , Chelsea 12:00, 23 January 1947

asked the President of the Board of Trade what price is being paid by his Department for Burma teak; and what is the price to the public.

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

The basic prices for the sale to the public of sawn teak from Burma are given in detail on pages 41–43 of the Control of Timber (No. 33) (Imported Timber Prices) Order (S.R. & O. 1944 No. 918). It has not recently been possible to purchase teak from Burma except at prices substantially above these levels.