§ 87. Mr. A. Robertsasked the Minister of Power what action is taken by his Department in respect of research into coal technology.
§ Mr. WoodAt present my Department undertakes research into mine safety and slagging gasification. General research into all aspects of coal technology is undertaken by the industries and other organisations. I am at present carrying out my annual review of their research programmes with the assistance of my Advisory Council on Research and Development.