HC Deb 23 February 1931 vol 248 cc1789-90W
Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary for Mines if he is now able to give the result of the recent test made by the Government Fuel Research Board on the Turner process of low-temperature carbonisation of coal at Coalburn, Lanarkshire?

Mr. SHINWELL

A report on the recent test has been prepared with a view to publication. In accordance with the conditions on which these tests are made, a copy has been sent to Mr. Turner to enable him to express his views on the method of presentation of the facts. The report will be published as soon as possible after his comments have been received and considered.