§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the number of people currently employed in research and development in energy matters.
§ Mr. David HowellI have made no estimate of the total number of people currently employed in research and development in energy matters. This work is carried out in both private and public organisations. The UKAEA and the nationalised fuel and power industries employ about 6,000 qualified scientists and engineers in this general area, while 60 are employed in my Department and22W in its energy technology support unit in the planning and management of my Department's programmes.