HC Deb 23 July 1969 vol 787 cc393-4W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Technology what study he is making of steam-engine research for cars in the United States of America with a view to its development in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Fowler

The Department is studying the development possibilities of the steam engine applied to cars and is of course taking note of all available information about work being done in other countries.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Technology what representations he has received from British industry for steamengine research, as applied to motor cars, to be carried out by his Department with a view to avoiding pollution.

Mr. Flower

We have had no representation from British industry concerning research on the application of steam engines to motor vehicles.