HC Deb 05 December 1960 vol 631 cc835-6
2. Mr. Albu

asked the Minister of Power what steps he is taking to investigate further the possibilities of the total gasification of coal, in the light of the apparent conflict of views between the Wilson Committee and the Advisory Council on Scientific Policy.

Mr. George

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Wigan (Mr. Fitch) on 28th November.

Mr. Albu

Is not the Minister aware that many people think that the Wilson Committee Report shows an insufficient sense of the importance and urgency of this subject? Is there not a need for a much more co-ordinated policy?

Mr. George

There is no conflict between the Advisory Council on Scientific Policy and the Wilson Committee. Both recommend that work on gasification should be pursued, and negotiations to have that work pursued are in progress now.

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