§ Captain Stricklandasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he is aware that pulverised fuel locomotives have been for some time in regular use in Germany with considerable fuel economy; and whether he will take steps to secure that at least one experimental coal-fired locomotive is introduced on the British railways in the near future.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI am aware that in certain areas in Germany, where lignite only is available, locomotives have been fitted for operation with this fuel in pulverised condition; in its normal state, brown coal is unsuitable for locomotive working. There is no similar coal in this country, and I cannot add to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Yardley (Mr. Salt) on 1st November last.