§ Mr. G. Nicholsonasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the great advantages attaching to the use of producer-gas for agricultural tractors in time of war; and what steps he is taking to encourage its use?
§ Mr. RamsbothamMy right hon. Friend is aware that the use of producer-gas as a motive power for agricultural tractors in war-time would economise petrol supplies and I understand that its possibilities are being explored by my hon. Friend the Secretary for Mines.