107. Mr. Shawcrossasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will investigate and direct any necessary experiments to test the possibilities of underground gasification of coal, particularly in any closed pits which are not excessively flooded.
§ Mr. GaitskellUnderground gasification ref coal and the possibilities of developing the process in Great Britain have been examined by the Departments concerned. They have recently submitted a report which my right hon. Friend is considering.