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Written question asked by Lord Carlile of Berriew (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 1992. It was answered by Richard Needham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 November 1992 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
How much timber was imported into the United Kingdom in each year since 1989; what guidelines are followed to ensure that this timber is not imported from countries defying safe environmental directives. - Inc fact that statistics on timber imports are published in 'Overseas Trade Statistics of the United Kingdom' (copy in Library).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
214 c613W;214 c616-7W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Environment protection Forests Import controls Imports Protection Timber
Contains statistics
Yes