§ 18. Sir HARRY BRITTAINasked the Secretary for Mines whether any practical 14 proposals are being considered by his Department to put into operation, with the least possible delay, the scientific treatment of coal on a commercial basis to eliminate the smoke in our cities and towns and conserve the valuable byproducts which are wasted to-day?
§ Colonel LANE-FOXYes, Sir; this question is being carefully examined by my Department, in conjunction with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research; but I am not yet in a position to add anything to what I have already said in answer to questions.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman discuss with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury in what manner his Department will expedite this matter?
§ Colonel LANE-FOXYes, Sir.