HC Deb 16 July 1918 vol 108 cc874-5
11. Colonel DUPRE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the gravel at Cippenham, Slough, can be used to make ferro-concrete without treatment; and, if not, to what process is it subjected?

Mr. MACPHERSON

The gravel is suitable after being passed through a washing machine.

12. Colonel DUPRE

asked whether it is intended to instal a separate electric generating station at Cippenham, Slough; and why, in view of a possible saving of public money, the local company who offered to quote for the supply of electricity were not invited to do so?

Mr. MACPHERSON

The whole matter is at present under consideration.