§ 135. Mr. Blackburnasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what is the estimated annual quantity of coal wastage in the London area and throughout the country through inefficient coal utilisation and inadequate control of smoke emission; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerA reliable estimate of the waste due to the inefficient use of coal cannot readily be made. There is no doubt, however, that large savings can be made, both by the wider adoption of efficient methods of burning coal, and by the more efficient use of the resultant heat and power. I propose to continue the programme of work described by my predecessor on 12th December, 1949. The technical staff of my Ministry are always available to give advice on improved methods of operation.