11. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps he is taking to ensure that an increase supply of British gas and producer gas is available for use in transport as a substitute for foreign petrol.
§ Mr. GaitskellThe question whether and to what extent substitution as suggested by the hon. Member is desirable and practicable is under consideration.
Mr. De la BèreIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the matter cannot lightly be dismissed—indeed, it cannot be dismissed at all? Can we have some really concrete scheme for utilising this gas? The matter is very important.
§ Mr. GaitskellI am far from dismissing the suggestion, but there are many difficulties in the way of carrying out the proposition suggested by the hon. Gentleman.