Mr Henry Strauss
Former MP for Norwich South
Former MP for Norwich South
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In the current year the cost of holding the stockpile of timber is estimated at £480,000. Softwood is turned over periodically and the prices obtained on sale are estimated as not more than 10 per cent. below the prices paid for replacement.
My hon. Friend will appreciate that my answer gave him only statistical information. The question of policy is different.
Nothing can be deduced from the answer except the statistical information which was asked for and given.
Former MP for Norwich South
Entered the House of Commons on 14 November 1935 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 6 May 1955 — General election
Also represented Combined English Universities; Norwich
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