§ Q9. Mr. Eadieasked the Prime Minister what is the division of responsibility between the Ministry of Technology and the Ministry of Power on technological matters that affect both Ministries.
§ The Prime MinisterAs the Answer is rather long I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
The following is the information:
The Ministry of Power is responsible for the co-ordinated development of fuel and power, the approval of the research programmes of the nationalised steel, coal, gas and electricity supply industries, research into the safety and health of mine workers and for the oil industry and the private sector of the iron and steel industries. The Ministry of Technology has sponsorship responsibilities for most of the manufacturing industries supplying equipment to those industries for which Ministry of Power is responsible.
My right hon. Friend the Minister of Technology is also responsible for the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.