HC Deb 28 March 1983 vol 40 c21W
23. Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the Government's present policy on coal liquefaction.

Mr. John Moore

As I told the hon. Member on 31 January—[Vol. 36, c.31]—work should begin shortly on the definition stage of the coal liquefaction pilot plant project.