§ Mr. E. J. Williamsasked the Secretary for Mines whether he will take steps to institute an inquiry into the failure of the Low Temperature Carbonisation Company at Warntarw Pencoed, South Wales, and particularly, in view of the large expenditure of public money which has been wasted by the company?
§ Mr. LloydI am informed by the Low Temperature Carbonisation, Limited, that for some weeks past the company have been engaged in heating up the retorts at this plant to the operating temperature, and that it is intended this week to carbonise the first charges of coal in 72 retorts. Carbonisation in a further 72 retorts will follow in a short time. I cannot accept the suggestion contained in the concluding part of the hon. Member's Question.