§ Mr. David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Energy what progress he has made within the Council of Ministers of the European Economic Community in formulating a common energy policy.
§ Mr. Norman LamontIt is generally recognised that the main thrust on energy developments must come from member States' national programmes. The Community has an important role 481W to play in international discussions and also in setting broad energy objectives and providing complementary action in appropriate cases, and I take a constructive approach to any particular proposals which are made to this end.