asked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that a considerable quantity of timber consisting of components of standard huts is in store in the premises of Messrs Christie and Vassey, Grange- mouth, and is deteriorating rapidly; and what steps he intends to take to utilise this material.

The timber in question forms part of a stock of Nissen huts previously stored by the War Office for issue to Government Departments generally. The stock is now in process of transfer to my Department. Outstanding demands will absorb practically all the hutting available.