HC Deb 10 June 1981 vol 6 c136W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will publish in the Official Report the total expenditure within his Department for the year 1980–81 related to research and development of nuclear power.

Mr. Norman Lamont

[pursuant to his reply, 9 June 1981]: The net expenditure incurred by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority on nuclear research and development on the Department's behalf was some £186 million in 1980–81.