§ 36. Sir G. STRICKLANDasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether, in view of the great importance of bringing to market the cotton grown in Africa with State aid, inquiries will be made and, if necessary, assistance will be given in regard to experiments for the propulsion of tractor vehicles deriving power from producer gas made from charcoal, which is generally available in undeveloped Africa?
§ Mr. AMERYI am aware of the great importance of cheap motive power in Africa. Experiments with producer gas are now being conducted by the Mechanical Transport Sub-Committee of the Empire Cotton Growing Corporation.