HC Deb 10 March 1975 vol 888 c1W
47. Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what consideration is being given to the synthesis of carbohydrates as a means of producing hydrocarbon fuels.

Mr. Eadie

The most direct route to fuel production from carbohydrates would be the conversion of natural carbohydrates, e.g., starch, sugar, to alcohols. The technologies for this are well established but are uncompetitive.

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