HC Deb 07 November 1972 vol 845 c123W
41. Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a further statement on the energy policy discussions during the European Community's summit conference.

Mr. Emery

The conference invited the Community institutions to formulate as soon as possible an energy policy guaranteeing certain and lasting supplies under satisfactory economic conditions. The United Kingdom intends to play an active role in the process of study and policy formulation that will now ensue.