§ I. Mr. Sextonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what progress is being made in British production of oil from coal and in the research work on the subject?
§ The Minister of Fuel and Power (Major Lloyd George)I am glad to say that during the war the use of home-produced liquid fuel has been developed on a considerable scale, by the substitution of creosote-pitch mixture for imported fuel oil. Research work on oil from coal processes is being continued at the Fuel Research Station and the subject is being studied in my Ministry in connection with post-war developments.
§ Mr. MathersWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman keep in mind also the importance of the production of oil from shale?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeYes, Sir.