§ 109. Mr. Murrayasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps he is taking, in conjunction with the National Coal Board and the Gas Council, to develop, manufacture and market the by-products of coal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerThe National Coal Board and the area gas boards are large-scale producers of coal by-products, such as coke, coal tar, benzole, sulphuric acid, ammonia, etc.; with my active approval they are constantly expanding their capital 145W investment in this work. For the details of their activities, I would refer my hon. Friend to the annual reports of the National Coal Board, Gas Council and area gas boards.