HC Deb 12 May 1976 vol 911 c178W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how much money was allocated or spent on fuel research and development in 1975, giving the separate funds for coal and nuclear energy.

Mr. Eadie

Figures for calendar years are not available. Figures for 1975–76 are not yet available, but the net cost in 1974–75 and the estimated cost for 1975–76 are shown in the Department's report on Research and Development 1974–75, Appendix[...] on page 29. A copy of this report is in the Library of the House of Commons.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy, of the amount allocated for research in the coal industry, how much was derived from United Kingdom sources and how much from agencies abroad.

Mr. Eadie

This information was published in the National Coal Board's Report and Accounts for 1974–75, page 36. paragraph 8.

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