HC Deb 23 February 1981 vol 999 c267W
17. Mr. Welsh

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what steps Her Majesty's Government are taking to help industrialists to convert oil-burning equipment to coal.

Mr. John Moore

Existing fuel price relativities give clear incentives to industrialists to substitute coal for oil in many uses. In addition, the Government provide a wide range of information and advisory services. Nevertheless, we are continuing to keep under review the need for further encouragement for the substitution of oil by coal.

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