HC Deb 30 June 1953 vol 517 cc188-9
24. Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what investigations he has made into peat processing by the most economical and efficient methods for private consumption; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. J. Stuart

I understand that Sir Edward Appleton's Committee have studied all the main methods of peat production and processing, and I hope to receive their report in the near future.

Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton

Is my right hon. Friend aware that if peat could be made into dry combustible blocks, which are easily transportable, it would be a great boon to the people? Does he appreciate that the Danes have gone very far in developing a machine which does this work, and can he look further into the problem?

Mr. Stuart

We are certainly inquiring into the matter.