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Mr. Gwilym Roberts
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what progress has been made in the development of the manufacture of substitute natural gas from coal; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. John Moore
The British Gas Corporation is carrying out a major programme to develop technology for the manufacture of substitute natural gas from coal. I am satisfied with the progress that continues to be made.