§ 49. Captain Sir William Brass (for Captain Gunston)asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he is satisfied that in the event of war there will be sufficient supplies of petrol and oil to furnish the requirements of the military forces and to provide for all the essential public services?
§ Sir T. InskipThe plans which are being made are designed to secure the object referred to by my hon. and gallant Friend.
§ 50. Sir W. Brass (for Captain Gunston)asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether the Falmouth Committee have considered the advantage to be obtained by the use of solid fuels as a substitute for oil fuels?
§ Sir T. InskipThe terms of reference of the Falmouth Committee related to the production of oil from coal and certain other indigenous materials. The Committee did not, therefore, consider the use of solid fuels as a substitute for oil fuels.