HC Deb 16 January 1974 vol 867 cc121-2W
47. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Minister for Energy if, in view of the oil shortage, he will initiate departmental research into alternative means of vehicle propulsion, including methane gas.

Mr. Emery

The action open to the Government to alleviate the difficulties and costs of oil supply is being vigorously reviewed. The review includes the possibility of using natural gas in the transport field and the research and development needs to which that usage might give rise.

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