§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on benefits to the United Kingdom of the EEC Thermie programme on the promotion of technological innovations and demonstration projects in the energy field.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe Thermie programme is a new programme and projects have not yet commenced. United Kingdom companies which prove to be successful applicants will receive financial support under the scheme; my Department has been publicising the details.
The programme will have a substantial element devoted to the dissemination of the results of demonstrations of new energy technology. The wider use of such improved technology will be of benefit to the United Kingdom.