§ Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary for Mines whether steps are to be taken forthwith to take over and reopen plants, such as that operated by Sun Coal (Nottingham), Limited, and Modern Fuels (Seaham Harbour), Limited, so that the utilisation of gas-producers for road transport can continue; and, if not, what alternative steps are to be taken?
§ Mr. GrenfellI would refer the hon. Member to the replies which I gave on 28th May to the hon. Member for Stoke (Mr. E. Smith). As regards the Seaham Harbour plant, this has not, in the past, been a source of fuel for gas-producers, but the possibilities of using it for this or other purposes are being investigated.