§ 37. Mr. C. WILLIAMSasked the First Commissioner of Works what is the artificial fuel which is at present used in the House of Commons and if it is in general use in Government Departments?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe fuel at present used in the open fireplaces in the House of Commons is a low-temperature carbonised fuel, known as Metrocoalite; it is in use in Government Departments in London to the extent of about 25 per cent. of the total requirements for open fireplaces. This is in pursuance of the policy of the Government to assist low-temperature fuel organisations.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if the fuel is in general use in the Palace of Westminster, and if any Department has refused, or declined, or expressed a, desire not to use, this fuel —for instance, the House of Lords?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI believe that the users of certain fireplaces in the House of Lords do not wish to have this new fuel.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSMay I ask why?