§ Lord Hardy of Wathasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they consider that the need for hydrogen as an energy source is likely to develop considerably over the next decade; and what action they are taking to ensure that adequate supplies are available. [HL1223]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)The energy White Paper will be looking at the future pattern of energy demand and, among other things, the role that hydrogen could play in meeting future energy needs.