§ Mr. D. GRENFELLasked the Secretary for Mines whether it is proposed to instal further plant for low temperature carbonisation in connection with the coal mining industry; and whether any commercial advantage from the treatment of coal by such processes will be taken into account in determining the wages of men employed in the production of coal?
§ Mr. E. BROWNSeveral statements have appeared in the Press indicating that proposals for the erection of additional low temperature carbonisation 399W plants are under consideration by the owners of processes, but I have no information concerning the number of the plants or the places at which they are likely to be installed. As regards the second part of the question, this is a matter for the two sides of the coal industry to consider.