§ 73. Mr. Whiteleyasked the Secretary for Mines the number of systems of low temperature carbonisation that have been introduced; how many have been examined by the research department; and what number are likely to be of service?
§ Captain CrookshankWith regard to the first and third parts of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 16th March to the hon. Member for Seaham (Mr. Shinwell), a copy of which I am sending to him. As regards the second part, 15 plants have up to the present date been tested by the
§ penses for the Northumberland coalfield for 1922 and each year to date?
§ Captain CrookshankI regret that the desired information with regard to f.o.b. and c.i.f. prices is not available, but, with the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate the available figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the information:
§ Department of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Government's published scheme for testing low temperature carbonisation plants.