§ 22. Mr. Timmonsasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what seams of coal were found in Lanarkshire by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company when boring for oil 171W during the last war; what are the thicknesses of the seams, and at what depths; and what are the prospects of development in that area.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerA bore hole was put down in Lanarkshire by the D'Arcy Exploration Company in 1945, but no valuable seam of coal was found at any depth. With my hon. Friend's permission, I will send him in writing such detailed information as I possess.