§ Mr. Jim Spicerasked the Secretary of State for Trade what efforts have been made to secure some share of the joint research and development programme on desalination recently announced by the USA and Saudi Arabia.
§ Mr. MeacherWe are aware of Saudi Arabia's strong interest in desalination and the matter was one subject of discussion when a team from the Atomic Energy Authority visited the country last autumn. The Authority is now considering, in association with appropriate companies, the possibility of formulating British proposals for submission to the Saudia Arabian authorities.