§ 27. Mr. A. Robertsasked the Minister of Power what capital developments in the gas industry he has authorised to be undertaken in the Normanton constituency.
§ Mr. GeorgeThe North Eastern Gas Board's investment this year in the hon. Member's constituency will be chiefly in mains, services, and meters.
§ Mr. RobertsWill it be at all possible, and will the Minister look into the possibility of installing a Lurgi gas plant, and so far as capital expenditure is concerned, may I ask him if he will have some investigation into the redevelopment of Rothwell, so that there could be proper showrooms and offices?
§ Mr. GeorgeIn answer to the first part of the hon. Member's supplementary question, as he is well aware, two Lurgi plants are now being built, and some experience of the operation of these plants must be obtained over a fairly long period before consideration of extending their use can be entertained. With regard to the second part of his supplementary question, I am aware that some development is contemplated in Rothwell, and I assume that the hon. Gentleman is referring to the provision of new showrooms. The Consultative Council has drawn the attention of the Board to this new development, and it is prepared to reconsider the matter in the light of this new development.