HC Deb 01 December 1931 vol 260 cc955-6W
Mr. BATEY

asked the Secretary for Mines if he is aware of the danger of the scheme for the hydrogenation of oil from coal by Imperial Chemical Industries being abandoned owing to its cost; and whether he will consider taking steps to assist in having this process continued?

Mr. ISAAC FOOT

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The second part of the question therefore does not arise.