asked the Secretary for Mines whether he has received details of the result of the experiment with pulverised coal in three of her boilers on the steamship "Hororata" on her recent journey to New Zealand; and whether that result points to the possibility of an, extensive use of pulverised coal on steamships?

The ship has reached New Zealand and telegraphic reports on the experiment have been received by the owners, but the vessel's return to this country must be awaited before full information as to the results is available.

Is it the hon. and gallant Gentleman's intention, when he gets the information, to circulate it?

I am awaiting the report, as I said.