Vice-Admiral TAYLORasked the Secretary for Mines if he can make a statement on the progress of experimental work on the subject of coal carbonisation by the low-temperature process; and whether he has any report from the Fuel Research Board as to the commercial possibilities of oil production on a considerable scale?
§ Mr. SHINWELLThe subjects to which the hon. and gallant Member refers are dealt with at length in the annual reports of the Fuel Research Board, and I would refer him particularly to the last two reports, those for the years ended 31st March, 1929, and 31st March, 1930.