§ 47. Lieut.-Commander Fletcher (for Mr. E. J. Williams)asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether the extraction of oil from coal is seriously considered as part of the Defence policy of the country; and what progress is being made in implementing such plants for Defence purposes?
§ Sir T. InskipYes, Sir. I would refer to the reply which I gave on this subject to the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent (Mr. E. Smith) on 17th February.
§ Mr. PalingDoes that mean that the process referred to has been a success and that it has been decided to go on with it and to lay down plants at other places?
§ Sir T. InskipNo decision as to other places has yet been made.
§ Sir T. InskipI will look into that.