§ Mr. Chorltonasked the Secretary of State for Air whether, with a view to accelerating the production of a lighter and more economical engine using heavy oil as a fuel, he will offer suitable prizes to manufacturers and others concerned?
Captain BalfourIn view of the high cost of developing a satisfactory heavy oil engine I think that the present policy of assisting the firms who are already investigating this problem is more likely to be productive of the best results.