§ 18. Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what major advances the Chemical Research Laboratory has made in research to reduce wastage caused by metallic corrosion.
§ Mr. H. NichollsThe Chemical Research Laboratory of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has discovered corrosion inhibitors for metals in storage and in transit, and also in engine cooling systems such as motor car radiators. The Laboratory has also developed methods of preventing premature failure of tubes in marine boilers.
§ Mr. ElliottI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his reply. Is the work on corrosion in the Chemical Research Laboratory limited to specific proposals?
§ Mr. NichollsNo. It works on a general basis and gives the benefit of its 950 research to local authorities and to industry generally.
§ Mr. WoodburnWould the hon. Gentleman describe this at least as one success of nationalisation?
§ Mr. OsborneIt needs one, at least.