HC Deb 15 July 1947 vol 440 c32W
Mr. J. L. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has considered the proposal communicated to him by the Scottish Reconstruction Committee for the development by State aid of Scotland's peat resources; and if he is now satisfied that the project is of practical value.

Mr. Westwood

The whole question of the utilisation of the peat resources of Scotland is under active consideration in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Fuel and Power.