§ 81. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Power what are his proposals to improve research in coal technology.
§ Mr. WoodResearch into all aspects of coal technology is undertaken by the fuel and power industries and other organisations. In recent years the National Coal Board in particular has substantially expanded its research and development effort. The Board is ready to increase it further if new possibilities of economic promise can be identified. I am most anxious that research and development should make the greatest possible contributions to the progress of the coal industry. I keep this under review with the industries and with my Advisory Council on Research and Development.