§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the estimated date of the coming on stream of the pilot coal liquefaction scheme at Point of Ayr colliery, Clwyd; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe design phase of the NCB's 2½ tonnes per day coal liquefaction pilot plant project is due to be completed in September this year. If the construction phase follows immediately, the pilot plant could start-up in 1986. I am satisfied with current progress.